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The human body was thought to have 79 organs—until researchers stumbled on a strange phenomenon that could turn medicine and what we thought we knew about the body upside down.

In a report out last week in the journal Scientific Reports, doctors identified what they think could be a previously unrecognized organ. The structure is a network of tissues which is found ...

A newfound organ, the interstitium, is seen here beneath the top layer of skin. It is also in tissue layers lining the gut, lungs, blood vessels and muscles.

Organ (Anatomy) In biology, an organ is a collection of tissues joined in a structural unit to serve a common function. There is a "main" tissue, parenchyma, and "sporadic" tissues, stroma.

Your anatomy operates like a machine, it's success hinging on the work of over 70 organs, each with a unique function. From the heart's blood-pumping ability to the liver's filtering power, each ...

The best anatomy apps allow users to explore the many systems of the body, learning and saving details along the way.

The anatomy of the organ and its environment (temperature, pH level, nutrient availability, etc.) determine which microorganisms are present. In turn, the microorganisms respond to and affect the ...

World’s brightest x-rays reveal COVID-19’s damage to the body. A new scanning technique delivers exquisitely detailed images—and could revolutionize the study of human anatomy.

Your anatomy operates like a machine, it's success hinging on the work of over 70 organs, each with a unique function. From the heart's blood-pumping ability to the liver's filtering power, each ...