Global updates: Nobel Prize in Medicine, religious festivals, and regional news

Various regional celebrations and scientific milestones are occurring across different sectors. In Mexico, the town of Alvarado has begun its patron saint festivities in honor of the Virgin of the Rosary with the Mojiganga parade, featuring 32 giant figures and music.

In Spain, the Brotherhood of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary has commenced religious services, including a period of veneration known as the Devoto Besamanos, where the image is exposed for faithful followers.

In Argentina, the city of Rosario is preparing for a local holiday on October 7th to commemorate the Virgin of the Rosary, which will result in the closure of public administration, banks, and schools. Additionally, the National University of Rosario (UNR) has seen a decline in its position within the QS Latin America and Caribbean university rankings, falling to 72nd place regionally.

In the scientific community, the Karolinska Institute has awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel for their pioneering work in optogenetics, which allows for the control of nerve cells using light.