GitVibes daily briefing · 2026-10-06 · science
‘What took them so long?’ This year’s medicine Nobel winner is overdue
Curated by Vishakha
Perspective
I wonder if the delay in recognition reflects that many pioneers had been working on optogenetics for years, as scientists have anticipated the field for a long time.
Source summary
Nature’s senior biology reporter Ewen Callaway reflects on today’s prize for optogenetics — which scientists have anticipated for years.
Original reporting: Nature · Published 2026-10-05