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Optogenetics pioneers win 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine
Original: 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded to scientists behind optogenetics
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to the scientists behind optogenetics, the technique that uses light to control the activity of cells, especially neurons. The method has transformed neuroscience by allowing researchers to switch brain circuits on and off with precision, and it underpins experimental treatments now being tested in human patients.
Why now: The Nobel committee has just announced this year's prize in Physiology or Medicine, drawing attention to the laureates' landmark work.
Evidence
- 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded to scientists behind optogenetics · Scientific American
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