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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Who is Nobel winner Karl Deisseroth? And all about optogenetics that could restore sight in visually impaired people

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded jointly to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel. It was announced by the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet on October 5, 2026. The institute recognized their contributions that have significantly advanced the field of neuroscience.

Who is Karl Deisseroth

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