Scientists Say ‘Butt Breathing’ Is Very Real and Will One Day Save People’s Lives

The minds behind the discovery were, of course, awarded a Nobel Prize for their efforts.

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A group of scientists who won the 2024 Ig Nobel Prize in physiology for demonstrating that mammals can “breathe” through their butts say their findings may son be used to treat people with chronic lung disease.

In short, they found that mammals are capable of absorbing oxygen through their booties. A study conducted in Japan featuring 27 healthy adult men found that 20 of them were successfully able to ingest a dose of non-oxygenated perfluorodecalin up their bums. The men were asked to retain the liquid in their bums for 24 hours. In total, 20 of the 27 men studied were capable of retaining the liquid, showcasing a practical application for delivering oxygen into the bloodstream via people’s butts.