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Researchers Identify 30 Genes Linked to OCD Breakthrough

5/13/2025

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In a groundbreaking study, QIMR Berghofer researchers uncovered 30 gene regions associated with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), analyzing data from over 50,000 individuals with OCD and 2 million without. Published in Nature Genetics, this research highlights genetic connections to anxiety and depression, paving the way for better diagnosis and treatment of this often misunderstood condition.

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In a groundbreaking study, QIMR Berghofer researchers uncovered 30 gene regions associated with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), analyzing data from over 50,000 individuals with OCD and 2 million without. Published in Nature Genetics, this research highlights genetic connections to anxiety and depression, paving the way for better diagnosis and treatment of this often misunderstood condition.