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Optogenetics Researchers Awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine
Original: Optogenetics researchers win Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
Researchers behind optogenetics, a technique that uses light to control cells in living tissue, have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. The method, which revolutionised neuroscience by allowing precise control of neurons, has been widely praised for transforming the study of brain circuits and opening new paths for treating conditions such as Parkinson's disease and blindness.
Why now: The announcement of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is a major annual news event drawing global attention.
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