The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine laureates have been announced. According to the Nobel Assembly, Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel have been recognized for their groundbreaking scientific research.
Discoveries in Light-Gated Ion Channels and Optogenetics
The prestigious honor was awarded for their discoveries regarding light-activated ion channels and optogenetics, marking the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.