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Optogenetics pioneers awarded Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
Original: Optogenetics researchers win Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
Researchers in optogenetics have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, honoring their work controlling cells with light. The technique, which uses light-sensitive proteins to switch neurons on and off, has transformed neuroscience by allowing precise study of brain circuits. The award is drawing wide attention as recognition of one of modern biology's most influential tools.
Why now: The Nobel Prize announcement in medicine is a major annual scientific event drawing global attention.
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- Optogenetics researchers win Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine · Chemical & Engineering News
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