New Monogamy Gene Found?

A new study on genes linked a hormone that's found in mammals, to mate stability in prairie voles. The research went on to show that Swedish men with variations in DNA next to the gene responsible are generally more likely to have marital problems -- and less likely to be married in the first place -- than those without the variations. Wired goes on to say:

According to the researchers, the results suggest that the "influence of AVP on pair-bonding in voles may be of relevance also for humans," although the "relatively small effect size ... clearly does not mean that this polymorphism may serve as a predictor of human pair-bonding on the individual level."

Although it's too early to tell, many have already started dubbing this the "divorce gene". We'll error on the side of caution and wait until the research says so. Here's a link to the complete article.