Stanford Professor Recalls 'Dream-Like State' After Winning Nobel Prize

Dr. Karl Deisseroth, a Stanford professor, tells NBC News' Gadi Schwartz about the surreal moment he learned he had won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work on a new brain research tool. He describes being in a 'dream-like state' upon receiving the news. The award recognizes his contributions to neuroscience, which have opened new avenues for understanding the brain. Deisseroth shares his initial reactions and the significance of the honor. The interview provides insight into the personal side of a major scientific achievement.