Tourette Syndrome

Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics.
What is Tourette Syndrome?

Tourette syndrome is a neurological condition affecting the brain and nervous system. It is typically characterized by involuntary movements and noises known of as tics. The disease was named after a French physician called Georges Gilles de la Tourette who first described the condition in the 19th century.

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Rutgers scientists create CRISPR-edited mice to study the neurobiology of Tourette disorder

Rutgers scientists create CRISPR-edited mice to study the neurobiology of Tourette disorder

UCLA Health study uncovers astrocytes' role in neuropsychiatric disorders

UCLA Health study uncovers astrocytes' role in neuropsychiatric disorders

Key gene linked to male bias in autism, Tourette's, and ADHD uncovered

Key gene linked to male bias in autism, Tourette's, and ADHD uncovered

Scientists determine structure of key protein in neuronal communication

Scientists determine structure of key protein in neuronal communication

Research reveals surprising genetic overlap between neurological and psychiatric disorders

Research reveals surprising genetic overlap between neurological and psychiatric disorders

So-called “orphan” drugs earn pharmaceutical companies as much money as mainstream medicines

So-called “orphan” drugs earn pharmaceutical companies as much money as mainstream medicines

No increased risk of neuropsychiatric events in children born to mothers using leukotriene-receptor antagonists in pregnancy

No increased risk of neuropsychiatric events in children born to mothers using leukotriene-receptor antagonists in pregnancy

New wrist device reduces the severity and frequency of tics experienced by individuals with Tourette’s

New wrist device reduces the severity and frequency of tics experienced by individuals with Tourette’s

Removal of cilia from the brain's striatum impairs time perception and judgment, study finds

Removal of cilia from the brain's striatum impairs time perception and judgment, study finds

Circadian rhythm disruption is shared by a broad range of mental illnesses, study finds

Circadian rhythm disruption is shared by a broad range of mental illnesses, study finds

Repurposing an antipsychotic drug to treat various types of cancer

Repurposing an antipsychotic drug to treat various types of cancer

Tics associated with Tourette syndrome have a fractal pattern, research shows

Tics associated with Tourette syndrome have a fractal pattern, research shows

Study assesses the impact of tic suppression on brain functional connectivity in Tourette syndrome

Study assesses the impact of tic suppression on brain functional connectivity in Tourette syndrome

RDM Positive Impact Foundation funds $1.25 million research project to study SYNGAP1

RDM Positive Impact Foundation funds $1.25 million research project to study SYNGAP1

Neurodiverse employees within organizations can promote skill base

Neurodiverse employees within organizations can promote skill base

Study reveals specific neuronal circuits underlying environment-based value learning

Study reveals specific neuronal circuits underlying environment-based value learning

Study shows high prevalence of mental health conditions among children with autism

Study shows high prevalence of mental health conditions among children with autism

Phase 2 clinical trial at UCR to test first-in-class drug for treatment of stuttering

Phase 2 clinical trial at UCR to test first-in-class drug for treatment of stuttering

Cannabidiol may reduce behavioral problems in children with intellectual disabilities

Cannabidiol may reduce behavioral problems in children with intellectual disabilities

Yale researchers discover the cause for sudden onset of OCD in children

Yale researchers discover the cause for sudden onset of OCD in children

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