Thymoma originates in the thymus and can cause symptoms like chest pain and breathing difficulties, often linked to autoimmune conditions. Diagnosis involves imaging and biopsy, with treatment ...

A small, fatty lump behind your breastbone may hold clues about how long you will live and how well your body fights cancer. Two studies published in Nature in May 2026 reveal that the thymus, an ...

A raft of research is recasting the thymus from a bit player to a potent regulator of aging and immune health.

Thymoma staging can help doctors determine your best treatment options. It may also provide insight into your outlook. Thymomas are cancerous tumors that grow in your thymus — a gland in your chest ...

A new preclinical model for thymic cancer has revealed insights into how a common mutation found in thymic epithelial tumors sparks their formation. The model may help speed the development of ...

A mysterious organ that’s most active in childhood might play a previously underappreciated role in adults. In a study of almost 2,300 adults who underwent chest surgery, removing the thymus gland was ...

What if a small organ you rarely think about could predict how long you live? The thymus produces T cells (a type of immune cell), but it shrinks with age and this process is called thymic involution.