Berlin to BITS Pilani: How Nobel-winning optogenetics connects to parasite research in Hyderabad
Researchers from Berlin and India's BITS Pilani are applying optogenetics—a Nobel‑recognized method that uses light to control cellular activity—to study parasites in Hyderabad. Professor Nishith Gupta explains that light now serves not only for observation but also for precise intervention, enabling scientists to test hypotheses and map cause‑and‑effect pathways in disease‑causing organisms and develop potential treatments.