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How light became a remote control for the brain, and won a Nobel Prize

Optogenetics, the technique that lets scientists control brain cells with light, has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine.

Euronews · 3m ago

How pond algae led to a Nobel prize and a new way to study the brain

Scientists who worked out how to control brain cells with light have won this year’s Nobel prize in physiology or medicine. Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel were honoured for their research into “light-gated ion channels and optogenetics”.

The Conversation · 1h ago

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 to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel for their groundbreaking contributions to neuroscience and optogenetics. This innovative technique enables researchers to manipulate nerve cells with light, offering profound insights into brain functionality. Their work has opened doors to…

The Economic Times · 2h ago

US-German trio win medicine Nobel for work on optogenetics

The Nobel medicine prize was awarded Monday to US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and his German colleagues Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their work in the field of optogenetics.

Radio France Internationale · 14h ago