Lymph nodes are small but mighty parts of your immune system, filtering harmful substances and fighting infections. Swelling can be a sign of anything from a simple cold to serious conditions like ...

Sentinel lymph node biopsy has replaced traditional axillary dissection, minimizing lymphedema risk in breast cancer surgery. The procedure targets the first draining lymph nodes, reducing unnecessary ...

Removing lymph nodes during cancer surgery has saved countless lives in many tumor types. Yet recent research is challenging parts of this long-standing practice. Imagine your body's immune defenses ...

This illustration depicts a newly identified pathway, an intranodal lympho-venous shunt, within a lymph node that enables lymph fluid to flow directly into a blood vessel. Typically, lymph nodes serve ...

The rising incidence of cancer worldwide has led to an increasing number of surgeries that involve the removal of lymph nodes. Although these procedures play a major role in cancer staging and ...

Scientists have found that preserving lymph nodes during cancer surgery could dramatically improve how patients respond to immunotherapy. The research shows that lymph nodes are essential for training ...

Researchers have developed a camera inspired by mantis shrimp vision that captures ultraviolet, near-infrared and visible images using a single chip. Shown are single exposures capturing deep UV ...

Lymph nodes aren't just passive waiting rooms for immune cells, they actively train and educate T cells, and send them off to do their job." Axel Kallies, Professor, Laboratory Head, Doherty Institute ...