The Economic Times

Nobel Prize 2026 winners list: Check all laureates, categories and what they won

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to three scientists for their groundbreaking discoveries. Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel contributed significantly to the field of optogenetics and light-gated ion channels. Their work allows researchers to control nerve-cell activity with precision using light technology. The Nobel Prize announcement signifies their impactful role in advancing neuroscience studies.