Our lymphatic system is like a big network of roots spread throughout the body. It serves as part of our immune system, transporting immune cells and filtering excess fluid (lymph) before returning it ...

Researchers from Kumamoto University (Japan) have clarified the mechanism by which blood and lymph vessels remain segregated from one another after development. The characteristics and structures of ...

Scientists investigating the causes of lymphoedema have made a major discovery, revealing that lymphatic vessels can produce red and white blood cells. Until now, it was believed that blood cells ...

Lymphatic system plays a key role in waste clearance, fluid transport and immune surveillance in health and disease. In the brain, A network of lymphatic vessels was discovered on the surface the ...

While researchers have long been familiar with the surface structure of lymphatic vessels, a groundbreaking study has now focused on their jigsaw puzzle-like pattern. This arrangement helps cells ...

Lymphangiogenesis refers to the formation and remodeling of lymphatic vessels (a network of thin tubes that carry lymph in the lymphatic system), and it supports the transport of molecules and immune ...

If you’ve ever experienced swollen lymph nodes, you know how uncomfortable (and temporarily concerning) their presence can be. After all, when lymph nodes—small, bean-shaped glands throughout your ...

The lymphatic system is a network of branching vessels that regulate fluid balance and support the immune system. Its smallest capillaries, comprised of a single endothelial cell layer, must stay ...

Lymphatic drainage massage gently moves lymph fluid to reduce swelling, support recovery, and improve circulation. Learn ...

A phase II study of carboplatin (C) and weekly paclitaxel (P) with a selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor, meloxicam, in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) No significant financial ...