In recognition of the belief that the future for dissemination of scientific and medical research lies in open access on-line journals, Neurology International has been developed as a forum for the free and open international exchange of progress in the clinical neurosciences. By adhering to standards for high quality and ethics, Neurology International offers a unique service to the world's medical community. The international board of editors for the journal are committed to promoting scientific advancement and excellence for the benefit of all, in all aspects of neurology, as well as diagnosis and treatment of stroke, Alzheimer disease, epilepsy, Parkinson disease, multiple sclerosis, and other disorders of the brain and nervous system. All neurology-related papers are welcome in multiple basic science areas that include but not limited to molecular and cell biology, genetics, pathophysiology and epidemiology.