A new study from researchers at Uppsala University presents novel findings on why human lymph nodes lose their function with age and the consequences for the effectiveness of our immune system. The ...

The lymphatic system, often overshadowed by your more celebrated counterparts like the circulatory and respiratory systems, plays a vital role in maintaining the delicate balance of bodily fluids, ...

Lymph nodes normally serve as the headquarters of our immune system. When we get an infection or are vaccinated, the lymph nodes are the sites where the immune cells congregate, are activated and ...

The lymph node (LN) is a pea-sized (0.1–2.5 cm long), bean-shaped organ of the lymphatic and immune system. A human possesses approximately 500–600 lymph nodes and collectively, lymph nodes enable ...

An international collaboration led by scientists at The University of South Australia, SA Pathology in Adelaide, and the de Duve Institute, University of Louvain, Belgium, has discovered biallelic ...

Circadian clocks, which regulate most of the physiological processes of living beings over a rhythm of about 24 hours, are one of the most fundamental biological mechanisms. By deciphering the cell ...

“Lymphfluencers” claim this type of massage can filter out toxins, help you lose weight, and boost your immune system. Here’s what science says. Lymphatic drainage massages have become a popular ...

Dear Dr. Gott: When my husband was stationed in the Philippines, he contracted filariasis, which was diagnosed after seeing dozens and dozens of doctors over 18 years. Any information you can give on ...

For the first time, scientists have successfully created a type of mouse with a 100% functional human immune system and human-like gut microbiome. This 'humanized' mouse takes the guesswork out of ...

A soft profiled fiber pump is shown being bent and twisted, illustrating its ability to withstand complex mechanical deformation while maintaining pumping function—a key advantage for applications in ...