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Optogenetics wins Nobel Prize in Medicine
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The 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine has been awarded for optogenetics, a technique that uses light to control brain cells. The description identifies the award-winning development but does not name the recipients or provide further details.
WHO: Nobel Prize in Medicine selection body
WHAT: Optogenetics won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine.
WHEN: 2026
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The prize recognized optogenetics, a technique that lets scientists control brain cells with light.
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