Some people have an extreme fear of dirt or bacteria. As a result, they may develop a habit of compulsive washing and repeatedly cleaning their hands or body. They are trapped in a vicious circle, as the fear of new contamination returns quickly after washing. Sufferers see no way out. They are even incapable of...
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The key to OCD treatment may be a single protein
German scientists claim to have singled out a protein called SPRED2 as the cause of symptomatic behaviors of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), such as constant hand-washing Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be a debilitating condition, as persistent anxious thoughts lead sufferers to repeat an action to the point where it interferes with their everyday life. The...