Jörg Gero Grüner

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Jörg Gero Grüner

Health topics, simply explained and animated.

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The image shows the pink intestine with the appendix, a small worm-like organ, hanging off it.

The image shows the pink intestine with the appendix, a small worm-like organ, hanging off it.

The appendix: Useless organ or gut health hero?

Is the appendix really pointless? New research shows it may help protect gut bacteria and support digestion.

Still aus DW-Beitrag 'So funktioniert die Haut '

Still aus DW-Beitrag 'So funktioniert die Haut '

How does the skin work?

Our skin isn't just a shell for the body – it's a living organ that performs lots of vital functions.

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Stories by Jörg Gero Grüner

DW | In Good Shape | Explainer Uterus

DW | In Good Shape | Explainer Uterus

The uterus: From pear to powerhouse

The uterus: From pear to powerhouse

Every month, the uterus gears up for pregnancy. This "tough guy" organ supports life, menstrual cycles and change.

DW | In Good Shape | Prostata - Still aus DW-Beitrag

DW | In Good Shape | Prostata - Still aus DW-Beitrag

The prostate: A small, peculiar organ that plays a big role

The prostate: A small, peculiar organ that plays a big role

A controller of sexual reproduction and urination: A look at this commonly overlooked part of the male body.

DW | In Good Shape | Still aus Beitrag Die Lunge gibt den Takt an

DW | In Good Shape | Still aus Beitrag Die Lunge gibt den Takt an

How your lungs control more than you think!

How your lungs control more than you think!

Your lungs not only supply every cell with oxygen — they also play a part in your mood, blood pressure and more

Small red plates marked with letters, arranged in a circle and representing the different blood groups, on a green background

Small red plates marked with letters, arranged in a circle and representing the different blood groups, on a green background

Blood: How our "liquid organ" runs the body

Blood: How our "liquid organ" runs the body

Blood is red, liquid, and constantly moving. Is it just a bodily fluid? Or an organ in its own right?

A graphic illustration of the tongue and its taste buds in front of a green background

A graphic illustration of the tongue and its taste buds in front of a green background

The tongue — what's it doing in your mouth?

The tongue — what's it doing in your mouth?

We use our tongue to speak, eat and taste our food. But how does it work, and what exactly does it do all day?

A colourful illustration using animated components depicts how the lymphatic system works

A colourful illustration using animated components depicts how the lymphatic system works

How does our lymphatic system function?

How does our lymphatic system function?

The lymphatic system is indispensable to our immune system and also cleans up between our cells.

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