New Midwestern University research suggests appendix may have important function

(Midwestern University) The human appendix, a narrow pouch that projects off the cecum in the digestive system, has a notorious reputation for its tendency to become inflamed (appendicitis), often resulting in surgical removal. Although it is widely viewed as a vestigial organ with little known function, recent research suggests that the appendix may serve an important purpose. In particular, it may serve as a reservoir for beneficial gut bacteria.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news