Understanding why the Thymus shrinks with age
We will look at a recent study where scientists from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research identified a cell type that is implicated in thymic enlargement, or the shrinking of thymus[1].
Thymic Involution is a biological mystery. It is a phenomenon not fully understood, which occurs to everyone as they age. This is the cause of immunosenescence – the age-related decline of our immune system’s ability to fight diseases. This study sheds light on the reasons why this happens.
Source:
https://www.leafscience.org/understanding-why-the-thymus/
