Nobel Prize awarded for optogenetics and light-gated ion channels
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine honored Deisseroth, Hegemann and Nagel for discoveries involving light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.
OriginalSourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityPublished09:55 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityPublished09:55 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Trio win Nobel prize for leap in optogenetics; how it unlocks brain's mysteries”
Nobel Prize awarded for optogenetics and light-gated ion channels
Key points
- The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Deisseroth, Hegemann and Nagel.
- The prize recognizes discoveries about light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.
- Optogenetics enables control of nerve cells in living brains with light.
- The technique helps study neural circuits related to memory, behavior and disorders.
- Researchers are exploring medical applications like vision restoration and cochlear implants.
Other reports
- SourceNew ScientistUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at New ScientistSourceNew ScientistUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at New Scientist
“Nobel prize for medicine goes to trio who developed optogenetics”
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The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine honored Deisseroth, Hegemann and Nagel for discoveries involving light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.