http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/10/10/2055374.htm
Scientists discover true function of appendix organ It has long been regarded as a potentially troublesome, redundant organ, but American researchers say they have discovered the true function of the appendix. The researchers say it acts as a safe house for good bacteria, which can be used to effectively reboot the gut following a bout of dysentery or cholera. ... Score one for evolution!! Allen wrote: > > Justin Chapweske wrote: > > [snip] > >>> because in her inventions nothing is wanting, and nothing is superfluous... > > Except the appendix :) > > Allen > _______________________________________________ > p2p-hackers mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.zooko.com/mailman/listinfo/p2p-hackers _______________________________________________ p2p-hackers mailing list [email protected] http://lists.zooko.com/mailman/listinfo/p2p-hackers
