The lymphatic system is a network of lymphoid organs and lymphatic vessels. It transports lymph fluid and helps to clear toxins and other waste from the body’s tissues. Lymphocytes use the lymphatic ...

To confirm a diagnosis and determine the stage of the disease, your doctor will use a series of tests: Biopsy: This is the ...

A study published in Nature Communications describes how lymphatic endothelial cells assist in generating robust immune ...

Researchers describe a novel acidic niche within lymph nodes that plays an integral role in regulating T cell activation. In the fight against cancer, the immune system is the first line of defense.

A surprising finding that challenges current anatomy and histology textbook knowledge has been released by researchers: Lymphatic vessels are found in the central nervous system where they were not ...

Lymphatic drainage massage encourages the drainage of lymph nodes and the movement of lymph fluids around the body. It can help relieve symptoms of lymphedema. The fluid in the lymphatic system helps ...

You are now among the first people to see the brain’s lymphatic system. The vessels in the photo above transport fluid that is likely crucial to metabolic and inflammatory processes. Until now, no one ...

Scientists have uncovered how lymphatic vessels—the kidney's "plumbing system"—undergo dramatic changes during chronic ...

The lymphatic system is a crucial part of your immune system. Through a network of hundreds of lymph nodes, it drains fluid called lymph to be transported back into your bloodstream. It also removes ...

TAMPA, Fla. -- In the fight against cancer, the immune system is the first line of defense. The lymphatic system specifically is essential to protecting the body against foreign invaders. Activation ...