Between the lungs and in front of the heart sits a small gland called the thymus that wields incredible power over human health by producing T cells, key components of our immune system.

“Our discovery—the regulatory T cell recirculation back to the thymus—promotes repair through ... a novel pathway to regeneration in the gland,” said lead author Andri Lemarquis, MD ...

And a host of sweetbreads (which, to the uninitiated, are the pancreas and thymus glands of lamb, beef and pork): broiled, braised and, of course, creamed. On toast. (Notice a trend?) It was cheap ...

Imagine a formal White House meal. Glistening silver, glittering china, gleaming crystal. And the food! The chow there is good.