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During development of the digestive system, a complex network of nerves forms around it, creating a "second brain" — the enteric nervous system (ENS ...

For decades, the appendix has been dismissed as a useless organ — a leftover from human evolution with no real function.

Researchers have uncovered that the body uses different molecular systems to sense cold in the skin versus internal organs.

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Hippos are responsible for an estimated 500 human deaths each year in Africa, yet they are still widely described as slow, lazy, or overweight. Their wide mouths, round bodies, and short legs make ...