Without these hubs, the body’s anti-cancer immune response, especially during immunotherapy treatment, may be weaker than previously imagined. The research shows how the specific cells in the lymph ...

New research shows lymph nodes aren’t just cancer bystanders, they’re the command centers fueling immune attacks. Surgically ...

Lymph nodes provide the right environment for stem-like T cells — an important type of immune cell — to survive, multiply and produce killer cells that can fight cancer or viruses.

A new study from researchers at Uppsala University presents novel findings on why human lymph nodes lose their function with age and the consequences for the effectiveness of our immune system. The ...

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

A team of researchers, led by the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute), explored the ...

New research has explored cellular and molecular interactions, revealing how lymph nodes play a crucial role in the fight ...

A new method to keep human lymph node tissue alive and functioning outside the body for several days could give researchers a much clearer view of how our immune system responds to infections, ...

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 cells, ...

Medically reviewed by Jordana Haber Hazan, MD Swollen lymph nodes in your neck often mean that your body is fighting an ...