🔬 Once Considered Useless in Adults, This Tiny Organ
Published by OOPSONLINE.IN · Source: The Economic Times · 1 min read · · Updated
What actually happened
Scientists are rethinking the role of the thymus, a tiny organ behind the breastbone that was long considered largely useless in adults. A new Nature study found that healthier thymuses were linked to lower risks of death, lung cancer and cardiovascular disease, suggesting the organ may play an important role in adult health and longevity.
Key points
- Scientists are rethinking the role of the thymus, a tiny organ behind the breastbone that was long considered largely useless in adults.
- A new Nature study found that healthier thymuses were linked to lower risks of death, lung cancer and cardiovascular disease, suggesting the organ may play an important role in adult health and longevity.
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