Neuroscience

A fascinating conversation with the neurologist who discovered a brain neuron group tied to pain and itch.

Neurologist L.J. Agostinelli, a graduate of the UI Medical Scientist Program, discovered a brain neuron group tied to pain and itch. Now, she’s published a brain stem atlas in The Journal of Neuroscience.

Learn from University of Iowa neurologist Dr. Eric Dyken how sleep helps process emotions, why lack of sleep can lead to eye damage, and the impact climate change may have on the quality of sleep.

Listen back to conversations on "suicide by cop" in Iowa and the relationship between physical activity and cognitive ability.

River to River host Ben Kieffer speaks with neuroscientist Dan Levitin about his latest book "Successful Aging: A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives"

The Technology Association of Iowa is handing out its annual Women of Innovation Awards this week. One of the recipients is exploring the connection…

Halloween is here, and with it comes a number of frights and scares. This leaves many people wondering, what exactly happens in the brain and body when…

The University of Iowa is participating in what researchers are calling the largest-ever genetic study of autism. They’re looking for 50,000 participants…

Tens of millions of Americans are impacted by chronic sleep disorders and intermittent sleep problems that can significantly diminish health, alertness…

Deep sleep is something that is more and more important as we age. New research shows that it's an important part of keeping a healthy memory, and that…