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The Viewpoint: Why the appendix is much more important than we once thought
Once thought to be a useless vestigial organ, the appendix is now recognized as playing a crucial role in regulating the gut microbiome and supporting overall immune function.
Why the appendix is much more important than we once thought
ART-ur/Shutterstock Ignacio López-Goñi, Universidad de Navarra You may have heard that astronauts have their appendix removed before leaving…