{
  "id": 12280053,
  "title": "Nobel Prize in Medicine 2026: One American and two Germans honored for technique activating neurons with light",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/nobel-prize-in-medicine-2026-one-american-and-two-germans-honored-for",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-06T02:18:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Le Monde English",
    "slug": "le-monde-english",
    "url": "https://www.lemonde.fr/en/science/article/2026/10/06/nobel-prize-in-medicine-2026-one-american-and-two-germans-honored-for-technique-activating-neurons-with-light_6758285_10.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Nobel Prize in Medicine for 2026 has been awarded to three individuals: one American, Karl Deisseroth, and two Germans, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel. They were recognized for their technique that activates neurons with light. By inserting certain proteins into the membrane of nerve cells, they were able to switch neurons on or off at will.\n\nThis technique serves a dual purpose: unlocking the secrets of the brain and developing innovative treatments.\n\nThere is no information available about the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize in the provided reports related to the Medicine prize.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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