Actually I believe I read that they have determined a use for the appendix. After severe gastric infections, when all the beneficial bacteria end up getting wiped out, the gastric system recovers faster in people who still have an appendix. Apparently some bacteria hides in there, and can later come back out and re-populate.
Actually I believe I read that they have determined a use for the appendix. After severe gastric infections, when all the beneficial bacteria end up getting wiped out, the gastric system recovers faster in people who still have an appendix. Apparently some bacteria hides in there, and can later come back out and re-populate.