The journal focuses on the aetiology and pathogenesis of demyelinating and inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system and on the application of such studies to scientifically based therapy. The following research areas are of particular interest to the journal: Clinical neurology Myelin chemistry Neuroimaging Pathobiology of the blood/brain barrier Glial pathobiology/myelin repair Pathology Epidemiology Therapeutics Genetics Immunology Virology Psychology Rehabilitation.