The Science Behind the Nobel-Winning Technology That Controls Neurons With Light

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What happened

Optogenetics revolutionized neuroscience, but its origins come from an entirely brainless organism—an alga.

Key facts

  • Reported by WIRED and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:40:00 UTC.

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