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Has a genetic cause been found in tourette syndrome?
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No: I am unaware of specific known genetic relationships. Reaarch points to abnormalities in certain brain regions (including the basal ganglia, frontal lobes, and cortex), the circuits that interconnect these regions, and the neurotransmitters (dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine) which are associated with these circuits.
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