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- 12026 Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to Deisseroth, Hegemann and Nagel●2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine: Deisseroth, Hegemann, Nagel
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel. The three are widely associated with the development of optogenetics, a technique that uses light to control nerve cells, which has transformed neuroscience research. The announcement is drawing broad attention as one of the most anticipated prizes in science.
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Karl Deisseroth, the Stanford bioengineer known for developing optogenetics, a technique that lets researchers control brain cells with light, is featured in a new interview published by the Nobel Prize organisation. The conversation covers his pioneering work in neuroscience and the research that made him one of the most cited figures in modern brain science.
- 3Karl Deisseroth wins 2026 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine●Karl Deisseroth on winning the 2026 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine
Stanford bioengineer and psychiatrist Karl Deisseroth has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine. Deisseroth is known for pioneering optogenetics, a technique that uses light to control brain cell activity, which has transformed neuroscience research. In remarks following the announcement, he discussed the honour and the work behind it. The prize has drawn wide attention across the scientific community.
- 4Karl Deisseroth shares Nobel prize news with family in emotional call●Moment Karl Deisseroth tells his family he won the Nobel prize in medicine – video
Stanford bioengineer and psychiatrist Karl Deisseroth was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, and video footage captures the moment he breaks the news to his family by phone. The clip shows his shocked and joyful reaction as he tells relatives about the honour, which recognises his pioneering work on optogenetics, a technique that uses light to control brain cells and has transformed neuroscience research.