How Light Became a Remote Control for the Brain and Won the Nobel Prize
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Optogenetics, a method for controlling brain cells with light, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine 2026. The technique allows for the activation or deactivation of selected brain cells using light pulses and is used in research for neurological diseases and vision restoration.
Source: euronews.com
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