Scientist calls omission of Ed Boyden from optogenetics prize unreasonable
anshulkundaje · x · 2026-10-05
- Scientist SGRodriques argues that omitting Ed Boyden from a major optogenetics prize is highly unreasonable, even without diminishing the winners' contributions.
- The post sparked follow-up debate about who gets left out when prize slots run out.
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