The thymus is responsible for maturing T cells, which are essential for fighting infections and disease. It gradually shrinks ...

Plant immunity is largely initiated at the cellular level, with each cell capable of autonomous detection and response, while ...

A new study found a correlation between the health of a human’s thymus and the likelihood of cardiovascular disease or cancer.  Published on Wednesday in the ...

Imaging studies of more than 27,000 adults link a healthier thymus on CT scans with a longer life and lower risks of ...

Musculoskeletal disorders are a primary cause of disability worldwide, especially in aging societies like Japan. As individuals age, reductions in muscle mass and physical activity weaken the body's ...

Microplastics might clog up immune cells, preventing them from fighting infections and clearing away dead cells, as well as ...

Researchers have discovered that a genetic factor called MafB acts as the master switch that gives macrophages their identity and power to protect organs. Without it, these vital immune cells can’t ...

Axolotls are famous for their ability to regrow significant parts of their bodies. But according to recent research, these frilly-headed salamanders, which are native to lakes and wetlands around ...

Natural killer cells act as the immune system’s rapid-response team, but the stress of anxiety and insomnia may be quietly thinning their ranks. A study of young women in Saudi Arabia found that both ...

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati are developing an immune-stimulating wafer to be used after brain tumour surgery, aiming to overcome long-standing barriers in the treatment of glioblastoma ...

A quiet exchange happens during every pregnancy. Cells move back and forth across the placenta. Some fetal cells slip into the mother’s bloodstream and tissues. Some maternal cells enter the fetus.