Nobel Prize in Medicine 2026: an American and two Germans rewarded for their technique of activating neurons by lightPrix Nobel de médecine 2026 : un Américain et deux Allemands récompensés pour leur technique d’activation des neurones par la lumière
By inserting certain proteins into the membrane of nerve cells, the three winners, Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel managed to “turn them on” or “off” at will. With a dual challenge: unlocking the secrets of the brain and developing innovative treatments.En insérant certaines protéines dans la membrane de cellules nerveuses, les trois lauréats, Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann et Georg Nagel sont parvenus à les « allumer » ou les « éteindre » à volonté. Avec un double enjeu : percer les secrets du cerveau et développer des traitements innovants.
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