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Optogenetics in the Spotlight Ahead of Nobel Prize 2026
Original: How We Learned to Switch the Brain On With Light - Nobel Prize 2026 EXPLAINED
Attention is turning to optogenetics, the technique that allows scientists to switch individual brain cells on and off using light, as speculation builds over which discoveries will win the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. The method, pioneered by Karl Deisseroth, Edward Boyden and others, transformed neuroscience by enabling precise control of neural circuits in living animals. Commentators are walking through how the technology was developed and why it is considered a strong contender for the award.
Why now: Anticipation of the 2026 Nobel Prize announcements is prompting explainers on optogenetics as a leading candidate field.
Nobel PrizeoptogeneticsKarl DeisserothEdward Boydenneuroscience
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- How We Learned to Switch the Brain On With Light - Nobel Prize 2026 EXPLAINED · Dr Ben Miles · 1.6M
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