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Nobel Medicine Prize Goes to Pioneers of Optogenetics
Original: Nobel prize for medicine goes to trio who developed optogenetics
The 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to three scientists who developed optogenetics, a technique that uses light to control neurons. The method, combining genetics and optics, has transformed neuroscience by allowing researchers to switch specific brain cells on and off with remarkable precision. Coverage highlights its importance in understanding brain function and potential in treating neurological disorders.
Why now: The announcement of the annual Nobel Prize in Medicine is a major global science story.
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