Lights. Rhodopsins. Action!

Published on November 13, 2026

This year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel is a great example of how nature can inspire medical innovation. But, perhaps more importantly, it reminds us that great discoveries often start with something simple: curiosity, experimentation, and a willingness to try things out.

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