Genetic analysis reveals insights into the genetic architecture of OCD, Tourette syndrome

(Massachusetts General Hospital) An international research consortium led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital and the University of Chicago has answered several questions about the genetic background of obsessive-compulsive disorder and Tourette syndrome, providing the first direct confirmation that both are highly heritable and also revealing major differences between the underlying genetic makeup of the disorders.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news