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Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded for optogenetics research
Original: Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded for optogenetics, a light switch for the brain
The Nobel Prize in Medicine has been awarded for optogenetics, a technique that uses light to control brain cells. The method, which combines genetics and optics, allows researchers to switch specific neurons on and off with remarkable precision, transforming the study of brain circuits. Commentators describe it as a landmark advance for neuroscience, with potential implications for understanding and treating conditions such as Parkinson's disease and other neurological disorders.
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- Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded for optogenetics, a light switch for the brain · World Socialist Web Site
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