This Is Your Thymus

Our thymus gland, located behind our breast bone, leads the immune system into battle against evildoers intending to snatch our health away.

So we know where it is and what it does. And that about sums it up for most of us. It seems like we should know more about such a big-time player, but we don’t. At least, doctors and patients don’t.

Researchers know a fair amount about the thymus. While they’ve come a very long way, many miles still lie ahead of them. Even when they reach the end of the trail, they’ll still have to persuade the medical community. …read more