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US and German scientists win Nobel Prize in medicine for optogenetics
Original: U.S. and German scientists win Nobel Price in medicine for discoveries on optogenetics
The 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to two scientists based in the United States and one in Germany for their discoveries on optogenetics, a technique that uses light to control cells. The method has transformed neuroscience by allowing researchers to precisely manipulate nerve cells in living tissue, opening new avenues for studying and potentially treating brain disorders.
Why now: The annual Nobel Prize in medicine announcement always draws global attention.
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