Scientists win 2026 Nobel Prize for controlling brain cells with light
A discovery in tiny algae led to a Nobel Prize-winning breakthrough that allows scientists to switch brain cells on and off using light.
ScienceDaily reports that a discovery in tiny algae led to a Nobel Prize-winning breakthrough that allows scientists to switch brain cells on and off using light.
The revolutionary technique has already helped researchers activate memories and is opening new possibilities for restoring vision and treating brain disorders.
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