American and Germans Awarded Nobel Medicine
American researcher Karl Deisseroth and Germans Peter Hegemann and Jörg Nagle have won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for 2026 for their research in the field of optical genetics (neuro-radiosiology), which allows understanding how certain types of cells contribute to behaviors such as learning, fear, and addiction. They utilize optogenetic techniques to activate or deactivate neural circuits, potentially aiding in the development of treatments for neurological disorders like Parkinson's and epilepsy, as well as helping restore sight. The prize, valued at approximately $1.2 million, will be awarded during an official ceremony in Stockholm on December 10. This recognition underscores the significance of their work in unraveling the mysteries of the human brain.
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