Topic: ig nobel prize

  • Medical Breakthrough: Breathing Through the Gut

    Medical Breakthrough: Breathing Through the Gut

    Intestinal breathing, or enteral ventilation via anus (EVA), has been recognized as a viable method for mammals to absorb oxygen through intestinal capillaries, offering potential for treating severe respiratory distress. The concept gained scientific credibility after research inspired by loache...

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  • Turtles' Breathing Secret: Butt Breathing Proven Safe in Humans

    Turtles' Breathing Secret: Butt Breathing Proven Safe in Humans

    A medical study confirmed the safety of enteral ventilation, an unconventional breathing technique that introduces a specialized liquid into the rectum to absorb oxygen through the intestinal lining, intended as a complementary support for patients when lungs need rest. In a human trial with 27 h...

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