California scientist wins a Nobel Prize, then makes school lunches for his kids

Dr. Karl Deisseroth, a scientist based in Stanford, California, won the Nobel Prize for medicine on Monday. He was recognized for his role in helping to open a new field of brain science known as optogenetics.

Following the announcement, Deisseroth spent hours fielding congratulatory phone calls regarding the prestigious award. Despite the major scientific achievement, he soon returned to routine daily responsibilities, pausing to make school lunches for his children.