Chunk #33 — Discussion

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Variation in the oxytocin receptor gene is associated with pair-bonding and social behavior.

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By demonstrating significant associations in several samples between variation in OXTR and phenotypes related to pair-bonding behavior in women and girls we provide compelling evidence that OTR, shown to be of great importance for these behaviors in female voles, could be of relevance also for humans.