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2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine Goes to Optogenetics Pioneers
Original: 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine: How Light Became a Tool to Control the Brain
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has reportedly been awarded for work showing how light can be used to control brain cells. The recognised field, known as optogenetics, allows researchers to switch specific neurons on and off with light, transforming the study of brain circuits and disorders. Coverage is highlighting how a technique from basic science became one of the most powerful tools in modern neuroscience.
Why now: The announcement of a new Nobel Prize in Medicine always draws wide global attention, especially for a field as visually striking as light-based brain control.
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- 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine: How Light Became a Tool to Control the Brain · Oncodaily
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