Unable to Breathe (IMAGE) University of California - Los Angeles Caption This X-ray of a newborn with short-rib polydactyly syndrome reveals the stunted ribs that prevented the infant's lungs from growing. Credit UCLA/Krakow lab Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.