Did you know there's a small gland in your chest, often called the "thymus" or the "happiness gland," that plays a crucial ...

Despite its importance, little is known about the early development of the thymus, as it uniquely functions primarily during infancy and then gradually degenerates over the lifespan. Studying its ...

Cancer of the thymus gland is rare. Most cancers that start in the thymus gland are called thymomas. There’s also a much rarer form of thymus gland cancer called thymic carcinoma. The thymus gland is ...