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Nobel medicine prize goes to 3 scientists for research into brain activity
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· October 5, 2026
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Key points The researchers, aged 54, 71, and 73, are affiliated with institutions in California and Germany. From Stockholm: Awards for medical research have been given to three individuals.
From Stockholm: Awards for medical research have been given to three individuals. Their work involves using light to study brain function. This method has been adopted by labs globally to uncover the brain's workings. The researchers, aged 54, 71, and 73, are affiliated with institutions in California and Germany.
Their research focuses on specific channels and the use of light to control nerve cells. This breakthrough has significantly advanced the field of neuroscience.
Further information on the recipients and their work is available from the source, including details on the institutions they are associated with and the impact of their discoveries.
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Category: News Published: October 5, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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