Could Your Thymus Be the Key to Fighting Cancer?

Discover the crucial role of your thymus, a leaf-shaped organ, in shaping your immune response. Delve into its structure and the key cells orchestrating your body's defense against invaders.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Your thymus is a thyme leaf-shaped double-lobed organ located in the center of your chest, directly beneath your breastbone at the level of your heart

• The two types of cells that make up the thymus are reticular cells and lymphocytes, which include thymus-derived cells (T cells), thymus-independent lymphocytes (B cells) and natural kille…