SCI & TECH● LOW2h ago · Oct 6, 2026, 2:18 AM
Nobel Prize in Medicine 2026: One American and two Germans honored for technique activating neurons with light
Le Monde [en] · global
By inserting certain proteins into the membrane of nerve cells, the three laureates, Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel, succeeded in switching neurons 'on' or 'off' at will. The technique has a dual purpose: Unlocking the secrets of the brain and developing innovative treatments.
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