Day: 2 July 2019

  • Repeated evolution: Appendix evolved more than 30 times!

    The appendix may not be useless after all. The worm-shaped structure found near the junction of the small and large intestines evolved 32 times among mammals, according to a new study. The finding adds weight to the idea that the appendix helps protect our beneficial gut bacteria when a serious infection strikes. Now get ready […]