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Tourette Syndrome Tourette Syndrome Genetic diseases are diseases passed down through heredity and genes. Tourette Syndrome is one of the more common genetic diseases. Although it is made fun of in television and movies, Tourette syndrome is a very serious disorder. Tourette Syndrome, or TS, is an inherited, neurological disorder characterized by repeated involuntary body movement (tics) and uncontrollable vocal sounds. The cause of TS has not yet been established completely; however scientists do know …

…cope. Behavioral therapies can teach the substitution of one tic for another that is more acceptable. The use of relaxation techniques or biofeedback can alleviate stress reactions that cause tics to increase. Scientists and doctors e still working to find a cure. Tourette Syndrome, although portrayed as comical in the entertainment industry, is a disease that should be taken seriously. The people who have TS, suffer from many symptoms that cause social humiliation and embarrassment