Nobel Prize awarded for showing how nerve cells shape feelings
Summary
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel for their work on optogenetics. Their research helps scientists understand how nerve cells in the brain create memories, feelings, and behaviors.Key Facts
- The prize winners are Karl Deisseroth from the U.S., and Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel from Germany.
- They developed a method called optogenetics that uses light to control nerve cells.
- This method shows how specific brain circuits relate to memories, feelings, and behaviors.
- Their work opens new paths for studying neurological and psychiatric disorders.
- Scientists use their technique to work on restoring vision for people with visual problems.
- The Nobel committee called their research foundational for modern brain science.
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