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Optogenetics researchers awarded Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
Original: Optogenetics researchers win Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
Researchers working on optogenetics, a technique that uses light to control the activity of cells, have won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. The award recognizes work that has transformed neuroscience by allowing scientists to switch specific neurons on and off with light. Reaction so far focuses on the significance of the technology for understanding the brain and treating neurological conditions.
Why now: The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is one of the most closely followed scientific announcements of the year.
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