Many individuals are either indirectly or directly affected by Parkinson's Disease and Huntington's Disease. However, most people do not know what causes their loved ones to develop these diseases. This video will explain the motor circuit in the brain that is responsible for Parkinson's and Huntington's Disease and how they differ from each other. Furthermore, patients Sarah and Jade describe their daily lives as well as how they manage the symptoms of their disease.

This video was made by McMaster Demystifying students Kavya Patel, Michelle Mariaprabhu, & Hafsa Mir.

Copyright McMaster University 2020

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