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2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded for optogenetics discoveries

Original: The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded for discoveries in optogenetics

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded for discoveries in optogenetics, a technique that uses light to control the activity of nerve cells. The announcement was reported by Ukrainian National News. Optogenetics has become a key tool in neuroscience, allowing researchers to study brain circuits with precise control over individual neurons.

Why now: The announcement of a new Nobel Prize in Medicine naturally draws global attention.

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• The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded for discoveries in optogenetics · Українські Національні Новини (УНН)
• The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded for discoveries in optogenetics · Українські Національні Новини (УНН)

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