Oxygen Enemas Could Save Lives

… A possible new way of saving lives.

It turns out mammals can absorb oxygen through their intestines. Can this provide an alternative to a respirator?

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Scientists have known for some time that certain animals can breathe using their butts, but now, researchers have determined that certain mammals can too! And in very much other news, researchers in Washington state have developed a new method for turning waste plastics into something useful!

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