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Optogenetics research earns Nobel Prize, tracing roots to algae

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The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded for advancements in optogenetics, a field that enables the control of brain cells using light. This groundbreaking technique has its origins in the study of light-seeking algae, highlighting the foundational role of basic biological research in developing sophisticated scientific tools. AI

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Optogenetics research earns Nobel Prize, tracing roots to algae

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    📰 Controlling the brain with light earns a physiology Nobel The entire field of optogenetics traces back to light-seeking algae. 📰 Source: Ars Technica 🔗 Link:

    📰 Controlling the brain with light earns a physiology Nobel The entire field of optogenetics traces back to light-seeking algae. 📰 Source: Ars Technica 🔗 Link: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/10/controlling-the-brain-with-light-earns-a-physiology-nobel/ # AI # ArtificialInte…

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