Nebraska chemists James Checco (center), Baba Yussif (right) and Cole Blasing have found that a natu
Craig Chandler
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Nebraska chemists James Checco (center), Baba Yussif (right) and Cole Blasing have found that a natural, ultra-minor alteration to a molecule can dictate which neuron receptors a neurotransmitter will activate. The team discovered the phenomenon in a species of sea slug being held by Checco, though the findings should apply to a range of animals — potentially even humans. March 9, 2023. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communication.