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Optogenetics pioneers win Nobel Prize in medicine
Original: Optogenetics wins Nobel Prize in medicine
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded for optogenetics, a technique that uses light to control neurons. Scientists are celebrating the recognition of a method that transformed neuroscience, enabling precise manipulation of brain circuits and advancing research into conditions such as Parkinson's disease, epilepsy and depression.
Why now: The annual Nobel Prize announcements draw global attention, and this award honors a breakthrough technique widely used in brain research.
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