The appendix does have a use - re-booting the gut
A theory as to what the Appendix is for has been suggested. After illness has killed off the good bacteria in the stomach it needs reintroduction. Nowadays we get this from our friends and neighbours, but when populations were low, and an epidemic killed all friends and neighbours, the appendix would reintroduce the helpful bacteria to the stomach, helping survivors survive.
The appendix does have a use - re-booting the gut - Independent Online Edition > Health
The appendix does have a use - re-booting the gut - Independent Online Edition > Health
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