Summary
They discovered a way to turn tiny brain cells on and off using light.
Their discovery helps scientists learn more about how the brain works.
Key Points
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Three scientists won the 2026 Nobel Medicine Prize.
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They used light to control brain cells.
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The prize includes a lot of money that is shared.
New Words to Learn
7 wordsphysiology
the study of how bodies work
optogenetics
using light to control tiny parts of the brain
ion channels
tiny doors in cells that let tiny particles move in and out
Nobel Prize
a very special award given for big discoveries
Karolinska Institute
a big university in Sweden that helps choose winners
light‑gated
turned on or off by light
nerve cells
tiny parts that send messages in the brain
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