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what is the genetic explanation for OCD?

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Lewis - OCD patients, 37% had parents and 21% had a sibling with OCD
OCD runs in families
diathesis stress model
SERT and COMT genes
OCD is polygenic, not caused by just one gene
Taylor found that there was up to 230 different genes involved in OCD
OCD associated with dopamine and serotonin

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