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Black EquaLity in OCD NeuroGenomics (BELONG): Study Protocol

2026-01-09 genetic and genomic medicine Title + abstract only
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic, serious psychiatric disorder that affects 2-3% of the population and is associated with high personal and societal costs. Genetic factors are estimated to explain roughly half the risk of developing OCD, and genomic studies are just beginning to identify common and rare genetic variants mediating this risk. A major goal of genomic studies is to yield insights into the etiology of OCD and identify molecular targets for the development of novel the...

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