Fibroblast subtype found to be essential for coordinating immune cells within lymph nodes
The research group of Prof. Sanjiv Luther at the Department of Immunobiology of the University of Lausanne has…
New imager separates UV and infrared light to find cancerous nodes
Researchers have developed a compact camera that captures ultraviolet, near-infrared and visible images using a single chip. Inspired…
Lung cancer scans can reveal signs of other undiagnosed cancers
When doctors review diagnostic medical scans for lung cancer, they sometimes spot abnormalities unrelated to the lungs. New…
$8.7 million award supports faster genetic diagnosis of lymphatic diseases
A team of researchers led by Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons has been awarded an…
Additional lymph node evaluation needed during surgery to accurately identify lung cancer spread
Breakthrough research presented at the 2026 Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting shows that additional lymph node evaluation…
Epigenetic plasticity in germinal center B cells may help explain lymphoma origins
Immune cells called B cells make antibodies that fight off invading bacteria, viruses and other foreign substances. During…
Tattoo ink alters immune cells and weakens some vaccine responses
New research reveals that tattoo pigments don’t just stay in the skin, they migrate into lymph nodes, trigger…
Randomized trial finds both proton and photon therapies preserve post-treatment well-being
The first randomized trial to compare photon- and proton-based radiation therapy for breast cancer finds that patients report…
New findings show lymph nodes educate T cells to combat disease
A team of researchers, led by the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute), explored the…
How stress can tighten and disrupt the lymphatic system: 4 key ways
Our lymphatic system is similar to our body’s drainage and immune system. It assists in the movement of…