Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic disorder involving repetitive thoughts, urges, and/or behaviors that impair everyday functioning. Our researchers are studying the circuits that underlie OCD and have uncovered the brain connections and mechanisms that underlie habit formation and repetitive behaviors.
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Ed Boyden
Ed Boyden develops novel tools to analyze, repair, and simulate the brain.
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2-3%
Percentage of global population estimated to experience OCD in their lifetime.
SOURCE: Burguière et al.