For the first time, scientists are attempting to grow a new, miniature liver inside of a person. It sounds like science fiction; in fact, the idea was the plot of a Grey’s Anatomy episode that aired ...

Part of the liver is removed and hepatocytes isolated and injected back into the lymph nodes of the same animal. Credit: UPMC Hepatocytes—the chief functional cells of the liver—are natural ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

“Finally, I was referred for a colonoscopy, during which the scope couldn’t get through – there was a tumour on the ileocecal ...

Our lymphatic system is like a big network of roots spread throughout the body. It serves as part of our immune system, transporting immune cells and filtering excess fluid (lymph) before returning it ...

Advanced liver cancer is cancer that has spread from the liver to other areas of the body, such as lymph nodes or other organs. At this stage, treatment may involve radiotherapy, immunotherapy, or ...

Researchers at Tufts University have created a new mRNA vaccine for cancer that’s designed to carry its cargo to the lymph nodes rather than the liver. Tests in mice showed significant inhibition of ...