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Optogenetics pioneers win Nobel Prize in Medicine
Original: Discovery of light-activated proteins and their application in neuroscience wins Nobel prize in medicine
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded for the discovery of light-activated proteins and their application in neuroscience, a technique known as optogenetics. By making brain cells responsive to light, the method allows researchers to switch specific neurons on and off with precision, transforming the study of brain circuits and disorders such as Parkinson's disease. Scientists worldwide have hailed the award as recognition of a technology that reshaped modern neuroscience.
Why now: The Nobel Assembly announced the prize, prompting global coverage and debate about optogenetics' impact on brain research.
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- Discovery of light-activated proteins and their application in neuroscience wins Nobel prize in medicine · Chemistry World
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