
This Scientist Figured Out Why Your Appendix Isn't Useless
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The Hidden Role of the Appendix
This chapter examines the anatomy, function, and evolutionary significance of the human appendix, challenging traditional views of it as a vestigial organ. It presents research on the appendix's roles in gut health and immune support, alongside comparisons to appendices in various animal species.
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