Can I trust this article from Duke on mice and OCD?

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Recent discussions highlight a significant discovery by brain scientists at Duke University regarding obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Researchers found that lab mice with a low level of the Sapap3 gene exhibited excessive grooming behaviors, linking this gene to OCD-like symptoms. The study identified mGluR5 as the chemical that triggers these behaviors, suggesting a biological basis for OCD.Participants in the discussion expressed interest in the implications of this research and sought more recent studies on OCD, emphasizing the need for peer-reviewed sources. The striatum's role in OCD was mentioned, with some suggesting it may be involved in habitual behavior formation, although this remains largely speculative. Users were encouraged to utilize Google Scholar for further research and to share any new findings related to OCD.
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I found a Duke University article explaining an study they did with mice, related with OCD and I want to know if this is solid science.
If this is true I think it is very interesting and encouraging so, Any expert can help?

https://www.inc.com/john-brandon/brain-scientists-have-made-a-big-discovery-about-ocd.html

https://today.duke.edu/2016/07/ocdreceptor

"Brain scientists at Duke University tested lab mice who were bred with a low level of a brain receptor and found that they would excessively groom themselves. The gene, known as Sapap3, is what creates the connection between brain cells.

It's a remarkable discovery because, during the testing process, the researchers were able to identify the exact chemical, called mGluR5, that encouraged the OCD-like behavior."

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In case the article is a piece of crap I ask, What does science know about OCD at June 3rd 2021? Anybody here with a solid knowledge of this topic?

Thank you folks!
 
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Freely available version of the article referenced by the OP: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5536332/

You can check on how others have cited the work using Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/scholar?cites=6482082947565345824&as_sdt=2005&sciodt=0,5&hl=en

The striatum is hypothesized to be involved in OCD, partly because it is generally thought to be also involved in the formation of habitual behavior. However, I think it is still mostly in the realm of conjecture. As a starting point for looking up current research, you could use a now quite old, but very informed, review of this conjecture: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11144344/.
 
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berkeman said:
A link to the journal article (please always try to post a link to the source article in a peer-reviewed journal):

https://www.biologicalpsychiatryjournal.com/article/S0006-3223(16)32380-0/fulltext

This is all from 2016 -- can you find more recent follow-on research and journal articles?
Ok I will do.

I just found yesterday, I will continue searching and will share in this thread.
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Freely available version of the article referenced by the OP: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5536332/

You can check on how others have cited the work using Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/scholar?cites=6482082947565345824&as_sdt=2005&sciodt=0,5&hl=en

The striatum is hypothesized to be involved in OCD, partly because it is generally thought to be also involved in the formation of habitual behavior. However, I think it is still mostly in the realm of conjecture. As a starting point for looking up current research, you could use a now quite old, but very informed, review of this conjecture: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11144344/.

Thanks I didn't know how to use Google Scholar.

Ok I will take a look.
 
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