A new gene found to affect OCD.

The two new research papers at the U of Michigan show new proof of genetically involvement in OCD.

Brain imaging studies show that glutamate is one of the brain chemicals that play a part in OCD. Previous studies have revealed differences in glutamate levels in those with OCD and those without. The gene SLC1A1 is known as a “transporter gene” for glutamate. Some people’s brains may restrict different levels of glutamate based on differences in the “SLC1A1” gene. This could make some people more at risk for OCD.

This new discovery could lead towards better understanding and treatment

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Building a Puzzle with Broken Pieces

The world’s most talented race car driver was just discovered in Italy; however he could not enter the US NASCAR circuit because his parents only taught him to drive backwards. Gradually the driver learned how to drive forward like most, and in the biggest race of his life crashed into the wall by accidentally turning left instead of right. Okay, so it’s not true but how much time should I really devote to making up some bogus analogy to ponder the value of learning from good examples.

oh well, sorry if this post seems pointless. I thought it might be worth it to some.

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Does the youngest mean the least experienced?

If one train is moving from birth to high school at 55 miles per hour, another train is moving from high school to college at the same speed, and both trains hit the wall of Acceptance of Codependency at the same time. Which train will suffer greater damage?


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