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Nobel Prize in Medicine 2026 Awarded for Optogenetics Research
Three scientists have been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine for their pioneering work in optogenetics, a tool used to control brain activity with light. Their research has significantly advanced understanding of the brain's inner workings.
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The New York Times·
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Is Awarded for Discoveries in Neuroscience
Honolulu Star-Advertiser·
2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded to optogenetics pioneers
The Guardian·
Nobel prize in medicine 2026: unlocking the mysteries of the brain
WBUR·
What is optogenetics? Nobel Prize winner Karl Deisseroth explains how light could help treat brain disorders
The Next Web·
Nobel Prize in medicine goes to the light switch for brain cells
United Press International·
3 scientists share Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine for work in optogenetics
BBC News·
Nobel Prize awarded for revealing inner workings of the brain
Phys.org·
US-German trio wins medicine Nobel for work on optogenetics
NDTV·
Nobel Medicine Prize Goes To 3 Scientists For Research Into Brain Activity
CBC News·
Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded to scientists who pioneered work in optogenetics