It appears that researchers has finally figured out the purpose of the appendix. It seems that this organ houses valuable bacteria beneficial for digestion and fighting off disease causing germs.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/17/health/research/17appe.html?_r=1&ref=health&oref=slogin

According to a new study, human genes can be altered with healthy lifestyle choices such as healthy diet, exercise, and meditation. After a three month experiment it was found that 100’s of genes in each participant were improved by eating more fruits and vegetables, adding daily moderate exercise, and meditating for an hour a day.