Four scientists, Winfried Denk and Arthur Konnerth (Germany), and Karel Svoboda and David Tank (USA), have been awarded the €1m Brain Prize for their invention of two-photon microscopy. This technology enables researchers to study individual nerve cells with high precision, revealing key mechanisms in brain function.
Christine Petit and Karen Steel recognized for groundbreaking work on genetic regulation of ear development and functioning, shedding light on inherited forms of deafness. Their research has significant impact on medical practice, including diagnosis, genetic counselling, and therapeutic decisions.
Christine Petit and Karen Steel's pioneering research on the genetics of hearing and deafness has shed light on the molecular mechanisms underlying ear development and function. Their work has led to significant advances in diagnosis, genetic counseling, and therapeutic decisions for patients with inherited forms of deafness.