Social isolation is associated with microRNA expression changes in the visual system of poison frog tadpoles
Neil M. Khosla, Max Madrzyk, Keira C. Nakamura, Mei Li Palmeri, Julie M. Butler, Lauren A. O’Connell
The paper shows that social isolation in poison frog tadpoles alters miRNA expression in the midbrain and eyes, linked to behavioral changes and potential neuroplasticity mechanisms.
bioRxiv · Sep 11, 2026 · PreprintNeuroscience