Article on the appendix by Jon Barron plus NY Times article on microbes.

Date:   4/12/2010 3:15:24 AM ( 14 y ago)

"According to a paper published in the Journal of Evolutionary Biology, the appendix serves a dual function. First, it makes, trains, and directs white blood cells. Second, it serves as a type of warehouse or storage compartment for 'good bacteria' that boost the immune system when help is required. According to the research, the appendix holds on to reserves of 'good bacteria' so that when bad bacteria flourish or a nasty case of diarrhea reduces the colonies of good bacteria, the appendix can send in reinforcements. These bacteria may also influence white blood cells to clear up any infections in the gut. The studies cited in the paper clearly indicate that the appendix does indeed influence white cell function. So once again, it appears medical science may have 'vestigialized' an important functioning organ."

http://www.jonbarron.org/baseline-health-program/2010-04-12-the-colon.php

Now, three months since this article by John Barron, a separate by relevant article appears in nytimes.com science "How Microbes Defend and Define Us":
http://tinyurl.com/microberevs


It looks like Science is going to be learning a lot about the vital importance of microbes for the life and health of our bodies!

Maybe lacto-fermented foods will eventually increase in their esteemed value!

Good Digestion!


 

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