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.

For example, the lymphatic system, which includes lymph nodes connected together by a superhighway of lymphatic vessels, helps the immune system detect infections and injuries, mobilize proper ...

A new study has found that light therapy applied to mice during deep sleep increased the brain’s ability to clear away beta-amyloid, a toxic protein linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

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 ...

The brain’s lymphatic drainage system removes cellular debris and other waste. The system was recently discovered in 2015 by Jonathan Kipnis, PhD, the Alan A. and Edith L. Wolff distinguished ...

In an age where wellness and self-care are paramount, understanding the importance of the lymphatic system is crucial. The lymphatic system plays a vital role in maintaining the body’s health by ...

“Many confounding factors in real life—including lifestyle, UV exposure, occupational hazards, and immune status—can ...