Why do humans have an appendix? New research is reshaping our understanding of this overlooked organ and its antiquated role ...
It was the first day of spring break in 1992 in Phoenix, Ariz. and 12-year-old Heather Smith was excited for her family's upcoming ski trip. But before Smith and her family had even packed their snow ...
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What does the appendix do? Biologists explain the complicated evolution of this inconvenient organ
Biologists say the appendix isn’t useless after all. Evolution kept reinventing it, and it may help support gut immunity and ...
For skeptics of evolution, vestigial organs are pretty difficult to explain. The human body has inherited numerous adaptations from our ancient ancestors that no longer serve a purpose in our modern ...
Most people get acquainted with their appendix when it’s inflamed and about to rupture. Sebastian Kaulitzki/Science Photo Library via Getty Images Most people know only two things about the appendix: ...
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