Scientists have just created a creature that can live without breathing

Researchers at Ludwig Maximilians University (Munich, Germany) injected photosynthetic algae into tadpoles, thereby creating a symbiotic relationship between amphibians and microorganisms, allowing amphibians to survive. without oxygen from the environment.

Scientists injected tadpoles with a special type of algae.

This experiment is said to have important implications for the medical field. For example, this could lead to the advent of technology to help keep someone alive after a stroke, a condition that can cut off the oxygen supply to their brain.

In the experiment, after injecting tadpoles with a special type of algae, the researchers starved them with oxygen until their brains stopped working completely. They then shined a light on the water tank, activating the algae and creating oxygen. The tadpole's brain was then active again, indicating that the algae had succeeded in keeping their new host alive.