Nobel Medicine 2026: U.S. and Germans Recognized for Light-Activated Neurons
Three scientists—Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel—developed a technique that uses specific proteins to control neuron activity by inserting them into nerve cell membranes. This method allows researchers to selectively activate or deactivate neurons, aiding brain research and potential medical treatments.
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