I looked first to see if there was a "health"-themed thread and, not finding one, thought this might be the best fit.
This is really fascinating stuff; it could lead to all manner of breakthroughs.
And the title may be a bit misleading, I'd imagine that many other warm-blooded animals have an interstitium as well.
Here's the first two paragraphs from the article (linked below):
Interstitium: Scientists say they've discovered a new human organ
This is really fascinating stuff; it could lead to all manner of breakthroughs.
And the title may be a bit misleading, I'd imagine that many other warm-blooded animals have an interstitium as well.
Here's the first two paragraphs from the article (linked below):
Scientists said in a study published Tuesday that they may have stumbled on a previously unknown organ — one of the biggest in the human body and one that could significantly advance our understanding of cancer and many other diseases.
The research, published in the journal Scientific Reports, suggests that a network of dense connective tissues and fluid-filled compartments called the interstitium is a full-fledged organ — that is, a group of tissues with a unique structure performing a specialized task, like the heart or the liver.
Interstitium: Scientists say they've discovered a new human organ