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Nobel Prize in medicine awarded for optogenetics research
Original: Scientists win Nobel Prize in medicine for work on ‘light-gated ion channels and optogenetics’
Scientists have been awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine for their work on light-gated ion channels and optogenetics, a technique that uses light to control the activity of specific cells, particularly neurons. The method has become a powerful tool in neuroscience, allowing researchers to study brain circuits with precision.
Why now: The announcement of this year's Nobel Prize in medicine is a major annual news event drawing global attention
Evidence
- Scientists win Nobel Prize in medicine for work on ‘light-gated ion channels and optogenetics’ · The Japan Times
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