Scientists discover way to get animals to stay alive through photosynthesis
The power of light.
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The power of light.
Neurobiologists have shown that photosynthetic micro-organisms can be used as a source of oxygen for nerve cells.<br />
Tadpoles without the ability to breathe on their own were kept alive after algae was injected into their hearts. The algae moved through blood vessels to the brain and light shined on them created oxygen.
Injecting oxygen-generating algae into tadpoles allows brain activity to continue in the absence of oxygen, researchers find.