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German and US scientists win Nobel Prize in medicine for optogenetics

Original: German, U.S. scientists win Nobel in medicine for advancements in optogenetics

Scientists from Germany and the United States have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their work on optogenetics, a technique that uses light to control cells, particularly neurons. The method has transformed neuroscience by allowing researchers to manipulate brain activity with unprecedented precision. The award was announced by the Nobel Assembly in Stockholm.

Why now: The annual Nobel Prize announcements draw global attention as one of the most prestigious awards in science.

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