Thymus extract is sometimes touted as an herb that may boost your immune system and fight off symptoms of allergies, asthma, and autoimmune disorders. Is there any truth to these claims? Read on to ...

For centuries, the thymus was dismissed as a vestigial organ. But in the 60s, researchers suggested that it was actually very important to T cells. Later work showed how important the thymus is to the ...

The thymus gland is located in the chest behind the breastbone. Its functions include producing white blood cells known as T cells, which aid in immunity. It also contributes to the production of ...

Everything in my kitchen garden works for a living. The trees bear fruit or nuts, and the shrubs, the vines, the flower beds, even the animals have jobs to do. The lawn is no different. When I built ...

Researchers from UC Riverside School of Medicine collaborated with researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel and uncovered a new type of cell in the thymus which is responsible for ...

The Greeks believed your thymus was home to your soul. In fact, thymus means “soul” in Greek. While no studies have proved that to be the case, your thymus does play an important role in your immune ...