WATCH 📽️ OCD research breakthrough – Genes linked to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder #ocd
A global study led by QIMR Berghofer’s Professor Eske Derks has uncovered around 250 genetic connections to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), shedding new light on an often-misunderstood condition.
OCD can involve distressing thoughts, behaviours and fears that disrupt daily life. This discovery is a powerful step towards improving understanding and treatment.
Read more here: https://www.qimrb.edu.au/whats-on/news/biggest-ever-study-into-obsessive-compulsive-disorder-unlocks-new-genes-that-cause-debilitating-condition
Nature: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41588-025-02189-z
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