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Nobel Prize Awarded for Light-Controlled Brain Cells!

From France 24 ยท October 5, 2026
Nobel Prize Awarded for Light-Controlled Brain Cells!

The Nobel Prize in Medicine has been awarded to scientists for their groundbreaking work in optogenetics, a field that uses light to control brain cells. This innovative research could lead to new treatments for conditions like dementia and depression. The scientists, Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel, are being recognized for their contributions to understanding how our brains work.

Based on reporting from France 24. Read the original story โ†’