The regional spread of tumours to their draining lymph node (LN) basin is considered an early event that portends poor outcomes across many solid tumour types 1,2. Consequently, a biopsy of the ...

When a tumor develops, it creates a structure around itself called the tumor stroma, within which blood and lymphatic vessels ensure nutritional and respiratory biological exchanges. Lymphangiogenesis ...

Did you know your body has an inbuilt sewerage system? It’s called the lymphatic system, and is a crucial part of how your ...

Lymphatic vasculature regulates lymphocyte trafficking and modulates adaptive immunity. Imbalanced immune cells at the maternal-fetal interface may contribute to severe preeclampsia (PE). Impaired ...

Scientists with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC have created an engineered model of the supportive tissue found within a lymph node to study human health. Working with scientists at ...

In almost all solid tumors—i.e. cancers with a solid tissue structure—the detection of tumor cells in the lymph nodes is considered a decisive marker for the progression of the disease. Lymph node ...

There's a quiet network running beneath the skin, doing its work long before most people ever think to ask about it. That's beginning to change, though, as PureHealth Research spotlights growing ...

A study published today in Nature Communications describes how lymphatic endothelial cells assist in generating robust immune memory, offering new insights into how the immune system functions.

Lymphatic massage techniques may ease swelling in people with certain medical conditions, but experts advise people to consult a health professional before trying it on themselves.

Think of your lymphatic system as a hardworking network quietly managing waste removal, immunity, and fluid balance. To keep the lymphatic system functioning smoothly, it is key to ensure your body ...