Three scientists awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine for groundbreaking research in optogenetics

In Stockholm, the Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel for their research on light-gated ion channels and optogenetics. Their work allows scientists to control cellular activity in living tissue using light, which has significant implications for understanding brain function and treating neurological disorders. The prize, amounting to 12 million Swedish kronor, will be shared equally among the three laureates, and the ceremony is scheduled for December 10, 2026.