Three scientists awarded 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine for optogenetics work
All outlets reported that Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel were awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their work on light-gated ion channels and optogenetics, a tool that helps reveal how the brain works.
Drafted with AI from these 4 reports, checked and approved by a Parley editor. Approved 6 Oct, 8:20 AM.
What each outlet reported
GMA News Online reported that three scientists won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.
Read GMA News Online's report →Inquirer reported that the Nobel medicine prize was awarded to a US-German trio for their work in optogenetics.
Read Inquirer's report →The Manila Times reported that the US-German trio won the medicine Nobel for their work on optogenetics.
Read The Manila Times's report →Rappler reported that the German and US scientists won the Nobel medicine prize for their work on optogenetics.
Read Rappler's report →Excerpts courtesy of GMA Network and GMA News Online.
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