Three scientists have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2026 for their groundbreaking research into the mysteries of the brain. The prize, amounting to 12 million Swedish kronor (approximately £901,500), recognizes their significant contributions to the field of neuroscience.

Awardees

The laureates are:

  • Karl Deisseroth - Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Stanford University
  • Peter Hegemann - Humboldt University of Berlin
  • Georg Nagel - University of Würzburg