Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded to scientists who pioneered work in optogenetics

Oct 5, 2026

Scientists Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg ‌Nagel won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or ​Medicine for "discoveries concerning light-gated ​ion channels and optogenetics," the award-giving body ​said Monday.

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