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Deisseroth, Hegemann, and Nagel awarded 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine

Three scientists have been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine for their pioneering work in optogenetics.

The Business Standard ยท 5 October 2026, 3:55 PM

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine has been awarded to three scientists: American researcher Deisseroth and German scientists Hegemann and Nagel. The trio was recognized for their groundbreaking discoveries in optogenetics, a scientific technique that utilizes light to manipulate individual nerve cells within a living brain.