9. Sheep and Lung Surfactant Therapy
Sheep research changed the outlook for premature infants with underdeveloped lungs. Scientists discovered that sheep, with their similar lung physiology, were ideal for studying respiratory distress in newborns. This work led to the development of surfactant therapy, a treatment that helps premature babies breathe and survive outside the womb. Thanks to sheep, surfactant therapy is now a standard, lifesaving intervention in neonatal care. Learn more from March of Dimes