Device That Tricks Premature Babies' Brains Into Thinking They Are Running Developed, UCLA Scientists Reveal
As humans evolved over many thousands of years, our bodies developed a system to help us when we start running and suddenly need more oxygen. Now, using that innate reflex as inspiration, UCLA researchers have developed a noninvasive way to treat potentially harmful breathing problems in babies who were born prematurely. [Video]
The technique uses a simple device that tricks babies' brains into thinking they are running, which prompts them to breathe.
The technique uses a simple device that tricks babies' brains into thinking they are running, which prompts them to breathe.