Genome-Wide Association Analysis of Tic Disorders Reveals 6 Independent Risk Loci and Highlights Tic-Associated Cell Types and Brain Circuitry
Dongmei Yu, Nora I. Strom, Zachary F. Gerring, Apostolia Topaloudi, Matthew Halvorsen, Sudhanshu Shekhar, Tyne W. Miller‐Fleming, Miao Tang, Luz M Porras, Franjo Ivankovic, Behrang Mahjani, Teemu Palviainen, Elizabeth C. Corfield, Christos Androutsos, Alan Apter, , Pablo Mir
This study identifies six genome-wide significant risk loci for tic disorders and links genetic risk to specific brain cell types and circuits.
medRxiv · Apr 13, 2026 · PreprintGenetic & Genomic Medicine