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2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded for optogenetics brain research tool

Original: 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded for brain research tool called optogenetics

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine has been awarded for optogenetics, a tool used in brain research that allows scientists to control neurons with light. The technique has become a cornerstone of modern neuroscience, enabling precise study of brain circuits. Reports confirming the announcement are circulating widely as the annual Nobel season draws global attention.

Why now: The announcement of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine is fresh major news in the science world.

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