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Nobel Prize in physics to be awarded in Stockholm

The Nobel Prize in physics will be announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm

The Independent UK · Oct 6

California scientist Karl Deisseroth wins a Nobel Prize, then makes school lunches for his kids

Dr. Karl Deisseroth received a Nobel Prize for his contributions to optogenetics, which advances brain science. He shared the award with researchers from Germany and has made significant impacts in understanding the brain. Following the announcement, Deisseroth took a brief break to prepare school lunches for his children. His wife,…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Optogenetics wins the Nobel – one neuroscience breakthrough in a line of technological innovations helping scientists map and control the brain

The brain is unbelievably complicated, which is both daunting and fascinating for neuroscientists like me. In the space of a cubic millimeter – about the size of a single poppy seed – there are tens of thousands of neurons and other brain support cells, all influencing each other’s function.

The Conversation · Oct 5

How pond algae led to a Nobel prize and a new way to study the brain

Scientists who worked out how to control brain cells with light have won this year’s Nobel prize in physiology or medicine. Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel were honoured for their research into “light-gated ion channels and optogenetics”.

The Conversation · Oct 5

Who is Nobel winner Karl Deisseroth? And all about optogenetics that could restore sight in visually impaired people

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel for their groundbreaking contributions to neuroscience and optogenetics. This innovative technique enables researchers to manipulate nerve cells with light, offering profound insights into brain functionality. Their work has opened doors to…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

Nobel Prize 2026 for Peace award: Who will be awarded Nobel Peace Prize? Can Donald Trump finally be winner this year? Check date, contenders

Nobel Prize 2026: Experts say the committee, in its process of awarding the prize, typically focuses on the durability of peace, the promotion of international fraternity and the quiet work of institutions that strengthen those goals.

The Economic Times · Oct 5

Nobel Prize 2026 winners list: Check all laureates, categories and what they won

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to three scientists for their groundbreaking discoveries. Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel contributed significantly to the field of optogenetics and light-gated ion channels. Their work allows researchers to control nerve-cell activity with precision using light technology. The…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

Nobel Prize explained: Who can nominate candidates and how are winners chosen?

A Nobel nomination does not amount to an endorsement by the Nobel institutions, with thousands of candidates put forward each year by eligible academics, lawmakers, previous laureates and other recognised experts. Specialist committees assess the nominations and recommend candidates, while the final winners are chosen by the relevant prize-awarding bodies;…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

Nobel Prize Medicine 2026: Scientists found a 'light switch' inside algae & turned it into a tool to control brain cells; what this discovery means

Nobel Prize Medicine 2026: The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their discoveries involving light-gated ion channels and optogenetics. Their work showed how light-sensitive proteins can be used to control nerve-cell activity, opening new ways to study…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

Nobel prize in medicine 2026 awarded for research into mysteries of brain

Three scientists to share 12m Swedish kronor prize for their work on ‘light-gated ion channels and optogenetics’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5