How fat takes over the lymph nodes as we age - EurekAlert

How fat takes over the lymph nodes as we age - EurekAlert
A new study from researchers at Uppsala University presents novel findings on why human lymph nodes lose their function with age and the consequences for the effectiveness of our immune system. The article has been published in The Journal of Pathology.
image: As we age, the normal tissue in the lymph nodes (the stroma) is gradually replaced by adipose tissue (fat).view more  Credit: Maria H. Ulvmar A new study from researchers at Uppsala Universi… [+3763 chars] Read More



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