Topic: Scientists Have Finally Discover the Function of the Human Appendix

[oldcoastie6468]

Scientists Have Finally Discover the Function of the Human Appendix

For generations the appendix was thought to have no purpose. But now, researchers say they have discovered the true function of this organ, and it is anything but redundant.

Researchers now say that the appendix acts as a safe house for good bacteria.

The body uses this to essentially “reboot” the digestive system when one suffers from a bout of dysentery or cholera.

Duke University Medical Centre in North Carolina researchers say that following a severe bout of cholera or dysentery, which can purge the gut of bacteria essential for digestion, the appendix acts as a reserve for good bacteria to emerge.

http://humansarefree.com/2014/02/scientists-have-finally-discover.html?m=0

[Libertas]

Hey, I still have mine!   

[Pandora]

Me too.

Good to know.  For now.  Until this is debunked.

[oldcoastie6468]

Mine's gone in a very complicated surgery. Twelve days in the hospital. Bad memories.

[AmericanPatriot]

Lost mine at 6 years old.
Chocolate pudding caused it

[Glock32]

It always amazes me that science can be arrogant enough to pronounce this or that useless just because have not figured out what it does. They're also now beginning to eat their words about 90% of DNA supposedly being "junk" DNA. You've probably also heard the claim that we only use 20% of our brains. I'm sure that's bullsh*t also. The 80% may well be doing things at a subconscious level to keep the 20% free for conscious thinking.