You may have heard that astronauts have their appendix removed before leaving Earth. After all, people say you can live without this organ because it serves no purpose, but how much truth is there in ...
When doctors and patients consider the appendix, it's often with urgency. In cases of appendicitis, the clock could be ticking down to a life-threatening burst. Thus, despite recent research ...
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 ...
Research Opportunities in Space Biology (ROSBio) – 2016 “Appendix G: Solicitation of Proposals for Flight and Ground Space Biology Research” NNH16ZTT001N-FG This Appendix to the Research Opportunities ...
We used to treat the appendix as a useless leftover, but fresh research is changing how we see it. As it turns out, it might play a serious role in how your gut and immune system stay healthy. Here’s ...
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 ...