A recent study revealed that inks used in making tattoos affect the immune system, while the risks of infection from needles ...

IT’S something we all do lots of this time of year – dismiss symptoms as ‘nothing to worry about’ or just a ‘bug’. But when ...

Lymphatic malformations (LMs) are congenital vascular anomalies characterized by abnormal lymphatic development, leading to ...

The assumption that lymph nodes necessarily underlie immunity stems from experiments with mutant mice that lack lymph nodes, known as Alymphoplasia (aly/aly) mutants. These mice fail to display proper ...

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 ...

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 ...

A recent paper in Nature Biomedical Engineering, by Dr. David J. Mooney demonstrated how a new vaccine can enhance and maintain lymph node function to boost immunity against cancer in mice. Mooney, a ...