Dr Liat Yakir

Dr. Yakir is a biologist, author, and lecturer in the fields of the biology of emotions and human behavior. She has a Ph.D. in genetics and an M.Sc. in hormone research from the Weizmann Institute of Science. She also has a B.Sc. degree in life sciences from Tel Aviv University.

Her extensive training in biology, combined with her ability to make scientific knowledge accessible to various audiences, made Dr. Yakir one of the most sought-after lecturers in many countries.

Her first book, ‘A Brief History of Love,’ about the biology of romantic love, was published recently by Watkins Publishing and is an international a best-seller. 

Author's books

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A Brief History of Love

Is love about chemistry or do biology, evolution and psychology all have a part to play?

 

Love is one of the most complex and confusing emotions in the human experience. It consumes so much of our lives and yet we don’t truly understand it – what it is on a biological, chemical and evolutionary level. This book takes you on a fascinating journey to explore the science of love, looking closely at the interplay between genes, hormones, emotions and relationships.

 

Discover everything you need to know about why you are attracted to certain people, the brain’s role in your emotions, how to pick “the one” and how to preserve that love over time. Learn how to have better, healthier and more loving relationships by understanding the inner workings of love in your body.