The pineal gland, also known as the ‘pineal body,’ is a small endocrine gland. It is located on the back portion of the third cerebral ventricle of the brain, which is a fluid-filled space in the ...

A new study led by Iowa State University researchers shows that the mammary glands of several other production animals – ...

The five vital organs in the human body are the brain, heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver. Other organs include the gallbladder, pancreas, and stomach. Organ systems, such as the nervous system, support ...

Salivary gland cancer is most likely to begin in the parotid gland, but especially if left untreated it may spread to the lymph nodes, lungs, and bones. Salivary gland cancers often begin in the ...

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Cell Biology, researchers demonstrated the susceptibility of salivary glands to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection ...

The gland at the base of the neck, which resembles a butterfly in shape and is called thyroid gland, secretes an important hormone that is essential for development and metabolism. This gland aids in ...

Research Assistant Professor of Developmental, Molecular and Chemical Biology, Tufts University All mammals have mammary glands that produce milk, a feature that has fascinated scientists for many ...

Hans Clevers is a co-founder and SAB member of Surrozen, a start-up in Silicon Valley, and an SAB member of Merus (Utrecht), Volastra (New York), Decibel (Boston), DImed Inc. (Shanghai), Xilis Inc.

An organ is a group of tissues that work together to perform a specific task in the body, such as digesting nutrients or producing chemical messengers that enable brain cells to communicate. Although ...