The thymus gland is located in the chest behind the breastbone. Its functions include producing white blood cells known as T cells, which aid in immunity. It also contributes to the production of ...

With advances in cancer immunotherapy splashing across headlines, the immune system’s powerful cancer assassins — T cells — have become dinner-table conversation. But hiding in plain sight behind that ...

The Greeks believed your thymus was home to your soul. In fact, thymus means “soul” in Greek. While no studies have proved that to be the case, your thymus does play an important role in your immune ...