A raft of research is recasting the thymus from a bit player to a potent regulator of aging and immune health.

The thymus is a small organ behind the breastbone that helps to establish the body’s immune system early in life. Since it ...

First-in-human healthy volunteers trial showed SYX-5219 was safe and well toleratedSystemic immunomodulation of type 2 ...

Creeping thyme ( Thymus spp.) is a fast-growing herbaceous perennial in the mint family. The low-growing plant, also called ...

Our bones are actually an organ, and they make up about 12% of our body weight. Adults have 206 bones. Infants start with 270 ...

An organ once thought to become unimportant after childhood could actually be key to longer life, according to new research. The thymus is a small organ located behind the sternum and is known to play ...

Patients with refractory hematologic malignancies often face a severely compromised immune system following the intensive ...

A small, fatty lump behind your breastbone may hold clues about how long you will live and how well your body fights cancer. Two studies published in Nature in May 2026 reveal that the thymus, an ...

Why structure matters: Scientists modeled how the thymus develops its convoluted shape, showing it boosts the elimination of harmful T cells and prevents autoimmune diseases. Specialized cell roles: ...