Ever felt a bit bloated for no apparent reason? Do your legs feel tired at the end of the day, or do you sense that your body ...

The video shows how our lymphatic system works undercover to protect our immune system. The network transports about two liters of lymphatic fluid throughout the body, identifies pathogens, trains ...

This article, the first in a six-part series, gives an overview of the lymphatic system, which circulates lymph fluid around the body to drain tissue, transport fat and activate immune responses.

The lymph nodes and spleen are the major secondary lymphoid organs; they filter out pathogens and maintain the population of mature lymphocytes. Citation: Nigam Y, Knight J (2020) The lymphatic system ...

There are two layers of inguinal lymph nodes located below the inguinal ligament, which runs from the ilium's anterior superior iliac spine (the front-most portion of the ilium, the largest pelvic ...

How MRSA infection compromises lymphatic function Bacterial toxins kill lymphatic muscle cells, raising risk of recurrent infection Date: January 17, 2018 Source: Massachusetts General Hospital ...

Breathing exercises support lymphatic function. While blood moves with the help of a pump (also known as the heart), lymph moves through the lymphatic system with the help of muscle contractions.

Taken together, this study uncovers the molecular mechanisms by which DHHC5 regulates intestinal lipid absorption and lymphatic function.

Does the combined use of two approaches to lymphatic imaging enable better understanding of lymph node metastasis?

The lymphatic system, made up of lymphoid tissues known as nodes and vessels, is part of the human immune system. It is involved in protecting the body against infection, by delivering immune ...