International study identifies 36 genes linked to OCD and tic disorders
Source Summary
A Rutgers-led international collaboration has identified 36 genes that substantially increase the risk of obsessive-compulsive disorder and chronic tic disorders. The researchers stated this discovery provides the most detailed biological understanding to date of how these conditions develop and might eventually be treated.
Why it matters
Identifying genetic risk factors for OCD and tic disorders advances understanding of their biological mechanisms and may inform future treatment development.
