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

In recent years, researchers have been learning more about why cellular antennas called cilia are so important. Cilia can act as sensors of the cell's environment and can send and receive signals.

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 ...

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 ...

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

Currently, there is little research focused on understanding mechanisms and drug discovery of lymphatic vascular diseases. However, conditions such as lymphedema, a buildup of fluid in the body when ...

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

Yamni Nigam, PhD, MSc, BSc, is lecturer in biomedical science; John Knight, PhD, BSc, is lecturer in biomedical science; both at the school of health science, Swansea University. Any disruption in the ...

Avery Hurt is a freelance science journalist. In addition to writing for Discover, she writes regularly for a variety of outlets, both print and online, including National Geographic, Science News ...

Discover how the lymphatic system supports immunity and overall health. Atlanta forfeits $37.5M in airport funds after ...

Lymphatic drainage is a simple but precise process that can have positive effects on the immune system. It usually requires specialized knowledge and training, but the treatment itself only involves a ...

Imagine the body’s internal system suddenly acting sluggish; the body sends signs and signals that may appear as subtle imbalances at first, and later develop into major symptoms such as fatigue, a ...