Dendritic cells (DCs) in the small intestine (SI) and colon are fundamental to direct intestinal immune responses; they migrate to the mesenteric lymph nodes (MLNs) and prime T cells. We demonstrate ...

The preauricular lymph nodes sit just in front of the ears. These tiny nodes play a vital role in protecting the body against infections and disease. In this article, we provide information on the ...

Swollen lymph nodes in the groin are often caused by infections or injuries affecting the lower body, but they can also be a sign of something more serious. A doctor can help determine the cause and ...

Cancer treatment routinely involves taking out lymph nodes near the tumor in case they contain metastatic cancer cells. But new findings from a clinical trial by researchers at UC San Francisco and ...

The popliteal lymph nodes lie in the tissues behind a person’s knee. Infections and autoimmune conditions can cause them to swell. It is rare for cancer to affect the popliteal lymph nodes. According ...

The lymph nodes in your neck and other parts of your body can be swollen for years, but this does not always mean it is a sign of cancer. You might have a common cold, throat infection, or another ...

A new study presents novel findings on why human lymph nodes lose their function with age and the consequences for the effectiveness of our immune system. A new study from researchers at Uppsala ...

Skipping standard axillary lymph node dissection led to very low rates of axillary recurrence in patients with node-positive breast cancer who became node-negative following neoadjuvant chemotherapy, ...

When women undergo breast imaging shortly after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine in the arm, their tests may show swollen lymph nodes in the armpit area. Radiologists say that this is usually a normal ...

As more people are vaccinated against COVID-19, physicians are noticing an uptick in the number of people with enlarged lymph nodes in the armpit area, which can be mistaken as a sign of cancer on ...

Those who were previously infected with COVID-19 were more likely to experience swollen lymph nodes after their first dose of Pfizer’s vaccine compared to those without a prior documented infection, ...