The thymus is one of the most important organs of the immune system, where T cells learn to distinguish the body’s own tissue from foreign tissue – a decisive step in preventing autoimmune diseases.

The first 3D images of a whole human thymus have been created using a specialized X-ray technique by researchers from UCL and the Francis Crick Institute. These highly-intricate images showed that ...

Researchers have identified stem cells in the human thymus for the first time. These cells represent a potential new target to understand immune diseases and cancer and how to boost the immune system.

A model developed by LMU biophysicists demonstrates how biological processes form the convoluted internal architecture of the thymus – allowing for better suppression of autoimmune responses. The ...

The thymus gland is located in the chest behind the breastbone. Its functions include producing white blood cells known as T cells, which aid in immunity. It also contributes to the production of ...

Scientists have succeeded in regenerating a living organ for the first time. Researchers rebuilt the thymus -- an organ in the body located next to the heart that produces important immune cells. The ...

Mutant mice treated with tamoxifen showed total or near-total regeneration of their youthful thymus, while control mice also given tamoxifen showed predictable thymus function for their age. This held ...

Biocompatible materials are commonly used in reconstructive medicine. One such material, CellFoam, has been used to repair bone defects in vivo; the open pore structure permits infiltration and ...

In a world-first, a team from WEHI has made a major discovery in the puzzle that has baffled scientists for decades. In a world-first a team from WEHI found a defect in the thymus that could explain ...

In a world-first a team from WEHI found a defect in the thymus that could explain why the “tiny but mighty” organ reaches its peak soon after puberty then retires by the age of 65. Daniel Gray ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Victoria. Followed categories will be added to My News. In a world-first a team from WEHI found a defect in the thymus that could explain why the “tiny but mighty” ...