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 ...

Does a beer belly harm your heart? New MRI research finds belly fat damages heart structure more than general overweight, ...

Proteoglycans are ubiquitous molecules that function as critical components of the extracellular matrix. These proteins are composed of glycosaminoglycan chains that are covalently attached to a ...

A new study suggests that enlargement of stem cells contributes to age-related decline in function. The researchers found that blood stem cells, which are among the smallest cells in the body, lose ...

Dimension Bio wants to grow a simplified liver from cells to sustain patients long enough for a damaged liver to recover—or ...

Using stem cells delivered by custom-designed biomaterials into intervertebral discs – the tissues that function as cushions between the bones of the spine – Western’s Bone and Joint Institute is ...

The thyroid cartilage surrounds the thyroid gland in the middle of the throat. Its primary function is to protect and support the vocal cords. It is one of the laryngeal cartilages, which make up the ...

Skin regeneration: Though less directly tied to rhinitis, external nasal defects from surgery or chronic inflammation can be ...

Stem cells play a central role in regenerative medicine, since they possess the capacity for self renewal and the ability to ...

Constipation can stem from vitamin deficiencies, impacting digestive health. Low levels of Vitamin D, Thiamine (B1), Vitamin C, and B12 can slow intes ...