# A role for microRNAs in social behavior

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**Created:** [December 14, 2018, 6:41pm UTC](https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/a-role-for-micrornas-in-social-behavior/1365 "2018-12-14T18:41:00Z")\
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> **[A role for microRNAs in social behavior: Researchers uncover how a microRNA...](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181214093831.htm)**
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> Researchers have uncovered a microRNA cluster that regulates synaptic strength and is involved in the control of social behavior in mammals. The researchers presume that their discovery may point to new therapeutic strategies for the treatment of...

  
Researchers have uncovered a microRNA cluster that regulates synaptic strength and is involved in the control of social behavior in mammals. The researchers presume that their discovery may point to new therapeutic strategies for the treatment of social deficits in neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder or schizophrenia.