Sara Freeman, an Assistant Professor Neurobiology, studies the biological underpinnings of social behavior and monogamy. Studying social behavior in a variety of species helps scientists better understand the core of the social brain, and how neurological circuits work for humans. She is currently working on studies to decipher how the hormones of the brain, like oxytocin, may vary in neurodivergent individuals.

This episode concludes Series One of How'd You Think of That? with Temple Grandin. You can listen to all past episodes at stem.utah.gov/podcast, or through your favorite podcast streaming service. Join us in fall of 2022 for Series Two.