A model developed by LMU biophysicists demonstrates how biological processes form the convoluted internal architecture of the thymus—allowing for better suppression of autoimmune responses.

Zoomed-in section of a human thymus after birth, showing thymocytes (red), epithelial cells (cyan), and Polykeratin stem cells next to fibronectin areas (green).

Learn about thymoma and thymic carcinoma, two cancers affecting the thymus, a small gland that makes white blood cells that fight infection.

The thymus, an organ located in the chest, is an important part of the immune system. Learn more.

The thymus is considered somewhat unnecessary in adults. But a new study finds that its removal is associated with heightened risks of death and cancer.

What Is a Thymectomy? A thymectomy is surgery to remove your thymus. The thymus is a small gland that sits in front of your heart and produces immune cells. The thymus helps develop the immune system ...

Thymus regeneration is not a comprehensive cure for aging, but it should allow us to fend off many of the diseases which currently shorten our lives.

This rare type of blood cancer starts in your thymus, a gland in your chest that produces white blood cells. It causes symptoms that you may mistake for the flu at first.

Whole section of a human thymus from a few-months-old patient. Polykeratin stem cells are sparsely located, expressing marker genes in red, white and green.