Optogenetics Pioneers Deisseroth, Hegemann, and Nagel Win 2026 Nobel Prize

By Annalisa Merelli · STAT News · 2026-10-05

According to reporting from STAT News, the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to three researchers for their work creating optogenetics. The technique allows scientists to use light to manipulate specific neurons in the brain, providing a path for investi