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Research reveals a specific brain circuit implicated in OCD

Research Reveals a Specific Brain Circuit Implicated in OCD - SBU News
This created brain image illustrates the circuit connection between regions of the amygdala (in red) and the dorsolateral striatum (DLS) in a model of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Credit: Zachary Hobel using Brainrender

Treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a mental health condition characterized by distressing, uncontrollable thoughts and repetitive behaviors, has centered on psychotherapy and medication to curb symptoms. New research identifying a previously unknown brain circuit involved in OCD could be a key step toward treatments that target specific brain regions to better control the condition.

Published in the journal Neuron and led by Joshua L. Plotkin, Ph.D...

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