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Method for controlling brain cells with light wins Nobel

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Three researchers Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel were recognized for developing optogenetics, a technique that uses light to control specific brain cells. This method allows scientists to activate or inhibit neural activity by shining light on genetically modified neurons, marking a significant advancement in neuroscience research.

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• Deisseroth, Hegemann, and Nagel received the Nobel Prize for developing optogenetics, which enables precise control of brain cells using light.

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