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Optogenetics pioneers awarded Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
Original: Optogenetics researchers win Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
Researchers behind optogenetics, a technique that uses light to control genetically modified neurons, have won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, according to Chemical & Engineering News. Optogenetics transformed neuroscience by allowing precise control of brain circuits in living animals, and the prize recognizes work widely seen as fundamental to understanding brain function and treating neurological disorders.
Why now: Nobel Prize announcements always draw broad global attention, and optogenetics is among the most anticipated breakthroughs in medicine.
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