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Something new every day.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-23062-6
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-23062-6
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SUMMARY
The recent discovery of the interstitium as a new organ has sparked significant discussion within the scientific community. This finding, published on March 27, 2018, proposes a revision of the macro- and microanatomy of the human interstitium, highlighting its role as a fluid-filled space within and between tissues. The implications of this discovery may extend to understanding certain diseases, particularly those related to the lymphatic system. The debate surrounding the definition of an organ and the validity of this discovery continues among researchers and enthusiasts alike.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of human anatomy and histology
- Familiarity with the lymphatic system and its physiological functions
- Knowledge of scientific publication standards and peer review processes
- Awareness of recent advancements in medical research, particularly regarding organ classification
- Research the anatomical and histological characteristics of the interstitium
- Explore the implications of the interstitium's discovery on cancer research and lymphatic system studies
- Investigate the criteria used to classify structures as organs in human anatomy
- Review the peer-reviewed article published in Nature regarding the interstitium for detailed insights
Medical researchers, anatomists, oncologists, and anyone interested in the evolving definitions of human anatomy and the implications of new organ discoveries.
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jedishrfu
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Yes, I read it too. It was quite interesting. Also the cancer connection to the lymph system
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Stavros Kiri
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After this
https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/new-organ-mesentery-found-congrats.899073/
there is another new organ discovery announced recently (a few days ago).
E.g. see
"Meet Your Interstitium, A Newfound 'Organ'"
(https://www.livescience.com/62128-interstitium-organ.html)
Thoughts, ideas, insights ? etc.
E.g. what will be the implications, consequences etc.
+ Anything relevant is welcome ...
Cheers! , to the new organ!
https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/new-organ-mesentery-found-congrats.899073/
there is another new organ discovery announced recently (a few days ago).
E.g. see
"Meet Your Interstitium, A Newfound 'Organ'"
(https://www.livescience.com/62128-interstitium-organ.html)
Thoughts, ideas, insights ? etc.
E.g. what will be the implications, consequences etc.
+ Anything relevant is welcome ...
Cheers! , to the new organ!
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Stavros Kiri
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Interstitium, the new organ, was based on the original paper quoted by the OP above. The article was published March 27, 2018.
E.g. Relevant quotes:
"and as a result propose a large-scale revision of the macro- and microanatomy of the human interstitium."
"In sum, we describe the anatomy and histology of a previously unrecognized, though widespread, macroscopic, fluid-filled space within and between tissues, a novel expansion and specification of the concept of the human interstitium."
Last time a new organ was discovered was around Christmas time (more than a year ago - see previous post). This time it happened around Easter time. It seems, either way, we get an organ as a gift! ...
E.g. Relevant quotes:
"and as a result propose a large-scale revision of the macro- and microanatomy of the human interstitium."
"In sum, we describe the anatomy and histology of a previously unrecognized, though widespread, macroscopic, fluid-filled space within and between tissues, a novel expansion and specification of the concept of the human interstitium."
Last time a new organ was discovered was around Christmas time (more than a year ago - see previous post). This time it happened around Easter time. It seems, either way, we get an organ as a gift! ...
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Stavros Kiri
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These 'new organs' were of course existent known structures before, but their exact coherence, function and role was just realized, understood and announced recently, "exalting" them to the level of 'organ' ...
I think it's also a matter of definition, [i.e.] what we consider as organ and what not ...
It reminds me the similar case/story of Pluto (in Astronomy), i.e. whether Pluto is a planet or not ...
I think it's also a matter of definition, [i.e.] what we consider as organ and what not ...
It reminds me the similar case/story of Pluto (in Astronomy), i.e. whether Pluto is a planet or not ...
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BillTre
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I think the important thing about it was, there was a lymphatic system known physiological function.
This thing just seems to be what is immediately upstream of the lymphatic system (that's my understanding at least) and feeds into it).
It would seem to be something that is elaborated through, at least, many different tissues.
It was not known, or previously described as a deficiency in understanding, previously.
It could explain some obscure aspects of certain diseases.
This thing just seems to be what is immediately upstream of the lymphatic system (that's my understanding at least) and feeds into it).
It would seem to be something that is elaborated through, at least, many different tissues.
It was not known, or previously described as a deficiency in understanding, previously.
It could explain some obscure aspects of certain diseases.
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Stavros Kiri
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Like this, for instance (?) ...BillTre said:
jedishrfu said:
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Chris Riccard
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something ain't right here, not sure what it is but I doubt they found a new organ. anywho if they did (they didn't), from what I can understand about that especially long winded explanation and it didn't make sense to me that they were staining live subject or figured out they were stem cells from staining. nothing about this article seems right.
I guess I could dig deeper but I don't really care enough to, just because it's in the journal Nature doesn't make it true.
I guess I could dig deeper but I don't really care enough to, just because it's in the journal Nature doesn't make it true.
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Stavros Kiri
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What do you mean "true"? It doesn't have to be true to be scientific. As long as it is properly supported ... . That's how science evolves.Chris Riccard said:
Do you have any references to support your view?
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