The axolotl, a type of salamander that stays in the tadpole form throughout its life, is a master of regeneration. Axolotls have been observed to regrow several body parts, including limbs, eyes, and ...

Researchers mapped the thymus’ development, revealing its role in training T-cells and setting the foundation for lifelong immunity The OrganAxis tool allows high-resolution spatial analysis, opening ...

The thymus, often considered unimportant in adults, is shown to play a vital role in the immune system, with its appearance linked to sex, age, and lifestyle. Thymus health may impact immunity, but ...

Biomedical scientists have confirmed that newly discovered cells in the thymus are just like M cells, which are mostly known for their presence in the intestinal epithelium. It came as a surprise to ...

New research challenges the belief that the thymus gland is nonfunctional in adults. Thymectomy during surgery increases the risk of death and cancer. Reduced thymus activity leads to lower T cell ...

A mysterious organ that’s most active in childhood might play a previously underappreciated role in adults. In a study of almost 2,300 adults who underwent chest surgery, removing the thymus gland was ...

The thymus, credited as being the “seat of the soul” by Galen of Pergamon almost 2000 years ago, was later considered to be a “graveyard” for dying cells and was deemed to be “an evolutionary accident ...

The thymus gland - which produces immune T cells before birth and during childhood - is often regarded as nonfunctional in adults, and it's sometimes removed during cardiac surgery for easier access ...

The survival rate for stage 4 thymus cancer depends on how far the cancer has spread. Surgery might offer a cure if the cancer hasn’t spread too far. Otherwise, treatment may include chemotherapy and ...

This work provides thorough characterization of thymic macrophages. The authors used bulk RNA-seq, single-cell RNA-seq and fate mapping animal models to demonstrate the phenotypes, origin and ...

A thymectomy is surgery to remove your thymus. The thymus is a small gland that sits in front of your heart and produces immune cells. The thymus helps develop the immune system in babies and young ...

In this perfect treat for yourself, you'll discover "simple and powerful ways to practice the kind of self love that goes deeper than a bubble bath." Ideal for those who need a little push to slow ...