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Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded to optogenetics pioneers
Original: Nobel Prize in medicine awarded to trio for optogenetics work
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to three scientists for their pioneering work on optogenetics, a technique that uses light to control neurons. The method has transformed neuroscience research, allowing precise manipulation of brain cells and advancing the study of neurological conditions. The announcement is drawing broad attention across international media.
Why now: The annual Nobel Prize announcements are among the most closely followed events in science news.
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