Forbes

A Biologist Explains Why Humans Have An Appendix. Hint: Scientists Finally Have An Answer

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Why do humans have an appendix? New research is reshaping our understanding of this ...

Did you know the appendix is not completely useless? Doctor explains the function of ‘vestigial’ organ

While it is possible to survive without the appendix, the organ helps maintain gut health by protecting the gut microbiome, ...
Nature

Correlation between the presence of a cecal appendix and reduced diarrhea severity in primates: new insights into the presumed function of the appendix

Increased severity or recurrence risk of some specific infectious diarrhea, such a salmonellosis or Clostridium difficile colitis, have been reported after an appendectomy in human patients. While ...
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Scientists still debate the function of this 'useless' organ in humans

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 ...