SciencePhoto: HT WorldOptogenetics Wins 2026 Nobel for Neuroscience Breakthrough
Optogenetics, a technique that uses light to control neuron activity, won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. This breakthrough allows neuroscientists to manipulate neurons millisecond by millisecond, advancing understanding of the brain's complex functions. The development follows a pattern of technological advances: visualizing, measuring, and controlling brain activity, helping map and influence neural processes.
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