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Scientists identify rare mutations in 36 genes that raise odds of OCD and tic disorders

PsyPost · 2026-10-26
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Published in Nature Neuroscience, a large-scale genetic analysis of nearly 4,000 individuals identified rare mutations across 36 genes that substantially increase the likelihood of developing obsessive-compulsive disorder and chronic tic disorders. Both conditions affect approximately 1 to 2 percent of the global population and frequently co-occur in the same individuals.

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Source: PsyPost · via ahirlevel.hu

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