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Stories about: intestines

The Evolution of the Appendix The human appendix, a blind-ended tube connected to the cecum, was believed to be just a useless evolutionary remnant, which served no practical purpose, for a long time. That was until two years ago, when researchers finally managed to discover that the location served as a safe-haven for good bacteria, which repopu... 21 August 2009 09:01 GMT World's First Controllable Camera Pill Tiny cameras used to see the inside of the body are far from a new concept today, although it is the first time when the movements of such a device can be controlled as it passes through the organs. The idea behind tiny cameras used for medical explorations is very simple. The patient swallows a small device inside w... 9 June 2008 09:12 GMT