An essential component of the lymphatic system, the thymus, a pyramid-shaped organ located in the thoracic cavity, is responsible for producing T-cells. For centuries, the thymus was believed to be an ...

While the fabled fountain of youth may not actually exist, a new type of therapy now does.

People who commonly experience everyday discrimination are more likely to have higher levels of "exhausted" white blood cells ...

Multicellular organisms are a mosaic of different cells, tissues, and systems, each with their own specific function and interactions with other cells within the organism and/or the larger environment ...

The immune system must maintain a delicate balance to defend against harmful threats while avoiding excessive inflammation.

Lymphatic drainage is a simple but precise process that can have positive effects on the immune system. It usually requires specialized knowledge and training, but the treatment itself only involves a ...

Your body’s stress response can trigger several physiological changes, which can affect immune function. Why you’re stressed and how long you’re stressed can impact how your immune system responds.

Scientists at the Van Andel Research Institute found that reducing caloric intake can help immune cells fight cancer. Consequently, physicians and researchers are hoping to develop a dietary plan to ...

The lower hinge of immunoglobulin G (IgG), an overlooked part of the antibody, acts as a structural and functional control ...