Role of genetic and environmental factors in tic disorders
PhD ceremony: Ms. N.G.P. Bos-Veneman, 13.15 uur, Academiegebouw, Broerstraat 5, Groningen
Thesis: Role of genetic and environmental factors in tic disorders
Promotor(s): prof. R.B. Minderaa, prof. C.G.M. Kallenberg
Faculty: Medical Sciences
The aim of this thesis was to study associations between genetic and environmental factors and severity of tics and comorbid symptoms in patients with a tic disorder.This thesis has demonstrated associations between tics and perinatal adversities, serotonergic and dopaminergic genes, and immunological factors. Future studies that replicate our results and clarify underlying mechanisms are warranted.
| Last modified: | 13 March 2020 01.13 a.m. |
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