The Appendix Protects Us From Germs And Protects Good Bacteria

The appendix most likely is there to protect us from bad germs by creating and protecting good germs, say scientists from Duke University Medical Center, USA. Most doctors and scientists have believed that the appendix was a redundant organ - serving no purpose at all. You can read about this latest study in the Journal of Theoretical Biology. [click link for full article]

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Filed under: GastroIntestinal / Gastroentorology on October 9th, 2007