MIT engineers design a soft, implantable ventilator

February 27th, 2023

The new proof-of-concept design by MIT engineers aims to one day boost the diaphragm’s life-sustaining function and improve lung capacity for people with diaphragm dysfunction. Photo: M. Scott Brauer. The act of breathing comes naturally, but “behind the scenes,” the diaphragm—the dome-shaped muscle that lies just beneath the ribcage—automatically controls our lung capacity and is […]

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