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Thymus Gland

Discover a range of information, articles and research on the thymus gland. These articles cover a range of topics about the thymus, including:

The vital role of the thymus gland within the immune system
How to boost your thymus gland
Why the thymus shrinks as we age
Thymus tissue rejuvenation
Studies into the role of the thymus gland

Did you know…

The thymus gland is most active before puberty and starts to shrink in the early teenage years.
The thymus produces white blood cells which helps us fight infection.
After injury, the thymus gland has the ability to regenerate itself.

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Exosomes to Regenerate the Thymus

25 June 2019

A new study from researchers at the University of Pecs, Hungary used cell secretions known as exosomes to regenerate one…

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Researchers develop a technique to regenerate the mouse thymus

24 January 2018

The thymus gland is an organ in the lymphatic system serves a vital role within the immune system. In a…