Scientists Uncover Shared Genetic Roots of OCD, Tourette Syndrome, And Autism
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A study identifies 36 shared risk genes for OCD, Tourette syndrome, and autism, revealing biological connections and highlighting brain circuits involved in impulse control and movement. The research expands previous genetic findings and suggests these conditions are linked through dysfunction in the cortico-striato-thalamo-cortical circuit. The findings emphasize complex gene interactions, offering new avenues for therapeutic development.
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