The lymphatic system is basically a channel that carries a clear or whitish fluid called the lymph. This lymph aids in clearing the tissues of infective organisms, toxins etc. The basic structure and ...

The earliest event in lymph node development is the initial clustering of lymphoid-tissue inducer (LTi) cells at the location where lymph nodes will form. Attraction to this location is regulated by ...

Scientists are reporting important roles for the network of connective tissue. Did scientists discover a new organ? The short answer is no, the interstitium is not an "undiscovered organ," but ...

The lymphatic system is a network of vessels, nodes, and ducts that pass through almost all bodily tissues. It allows the circulation of a fluid called lymph through the body in a similar way to blood ...

With all that's known about human anatomy, you wouldn't expect doctors to discover a new body part in this day and age. But now, researchers say they've done just that: They've found a network of ...

Figure 1: The lymphatic vasculature and molecular mechanisms involved in its development and growth. Figure 3: A schematic model of lymphatic vessel function in organ transplantation. Inhibition of ...

Lymphatic drainage massage gently targets the lymphatic system just under your skin. While touted as a way to flush toxins, it's mainly used to help with swelling from extra lymph fluid in your ...

Laurencia Villalba is a vascular surgeon in private and public practice. Alison Tomlin and Theresa Larkin do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization ...

If you have had lymph nodes removed, there are travel-related risks that can exacerbate the onset of lymphedema and increase existing swelling. Lymphedema is a condition characterized by swelling in ...

Lymphedema, or lymphatic obstruction, is a long-term condition where excess fluid collects in tissues causing swelling (edema). The lymphatic system is a part of the immune system and vital for immune ...

Your face is equipped with an intricate network of tiny vessels that most people never think about, yet this hidden system has more influence over how you look than expensive serums or trendy ...