Controlling the brain with light earns a physiology Nobel
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel for their pioneering work in optogenetics. This field uses light to control nerve cell activity, providing a powerful tool for mapping brain function.
Why it matters
Optogenetics has revolutionized neuroscience by allowing researchers to manipulate specific neurons in intact brains, offering new pathways for treating neurological disorders.
Can you see the light? Controlling the brain with light earns a physiology Nobel The entire field of optogenetics traces back to light-seeking algae.
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