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 ...

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 ...

New research shows lymph nodes aren’t just cancer bystanders, they’re the command centers fueling immune attacks. Surgically removing them along with tumors may weaken treatment, while preserving them ...

Among the range of uncomfortable symptoms, swollen lymph nodes tend to spark feelings of dread. They can become quite large, feel tender to the touch, and signal a wide variety of illnesses, from ...