October 24, 2013 Genetic analysis reveals novel insights into the genetic
architecture of obsessive - compulsive disorder, Tourette syndrome An
international research consortium led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the University of Chicago has answered
several questions about the genetic background of obsessive - compulsive disorder (OCD) and Tourette syndrome (TS), providing the first direct confirmation that both are highly heritable and also revealing major differences between the underlying genetic makeup of the disorders.