New Study Shows Genetic Marker In OCD Diagnosis

A recent study has shown that a genetic marker is linked to OCD, and this comes as good news for early detection. This study also gives hope for treatment, if someone has the marker they can attend therapy at an earlier age. Read more about the study below...

The scientists conducted what is known as a genome-wide association study, in which they scanned the genomes of more than 1,400 people with OCD and more than 1,000 close relatives of individuals with OCD. A strong link was identified in OCD patients near a gene called protein tyrosine phosphokinase (PTPRD).

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