Health IT Analytics June 29, 2021
Scientists discovered a correlation between a genetic mutation and OCD, potentially paving the way for better precision medicine for mental health.
Researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons have discovered a possible breakthrough in mental health precision medicine by finding a correlation between a distinct pattern of genetic mutation, called SLITRK5, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in humans. Their findings were published online in Nature Neuroscience.
The research confirms the validity of targeting specific genes in order to develop new and more effective OCD treatments. OCD impacts between 1 and 2 percent of the population and often runs in families. While genes contribute to the determination of who develops certain conditions, the identity of many OCD genes remains...
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