The lymphatic system, often overshadowed by your more celebrated counterparts like the circulatory and respiratory systems, plays a vital role in maintaining the delicate balance of bodily fluids, def ...

TheBajau tribe of Indonesia is known for their extraordinary ability to dive deep into the ocean for extended periods. Now, scientists have uncovered the biological reason behind this remarkable skill ...

Objective: The purpose of this work is to study whether the active state and species of biological tissues can influence changes in their dielectric properties. Methods: In this paper, the dielectric ...

It is possible to live without a spleen as most of its functions can be taken over by other organs. However, people without spleens are more vulnerable to all kinds of infections.

Researchers at the University of New Mexico have identified the presence of bacteria in the healthy brains of fish.

A Florida surgeon mistakenly removed a man’s liver instead of his spleen, causing him to die on the operating table, a lawyer for the man’s widow alleges.

Doctors recently removed a giant spleen from a man's body successfully, after he had lived with the organ for 17 long years. The massive spleen's dimensions were 3 feet x 1 feet, and 90 cm.

This study provides valuable information on how malaria parasites hide in the human spleen, highlighting the importance of understanding the interactions between the parasite and its host.

The spleen sits in the upper left abdomen beneath the diaphragm to the side if the stomach. Part of the lymphatic system, it’s crucial for immune function.

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