Al Jazeera English July 24, 2026 • 10:15

Does this disappearing organ hold the secret of longevity? - Al Jazeera

By Sarah Shamim

Does this disappearing organ hold the secret of longevity? - Al Jazeera

Scientists are increasingly focused on the thymus, an immune gland that naturally becomes less active with age.

Nestled beneath the sternum in the upper chest is a soft, overlooked organ that quietly shrinks with age.
This organ, the thymus, was named by the Greeks, who believed it was home to the soul. The w… [+6466 chars]

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