Key Gene May Be Crucial To Production Of Thymus And Disease-fighting T-cells

The discovery could help scientists find out how to turn the thymus back on so it could produce T-cells long after it normally shuts down most of its function, which, for humans, occurs by early adulthood.

Towards a Rejuvenated Thymus

Towards a Rejuvenated Thymus One approach to the issue of declining naive T-cells with age - and consequence failure of the immune system - is to boost production by manipulating the thymus : "a key gene may be ...

Fall Color and Late-Season Container Gardening

You can have a colorful garden throughout the year, even if you do not have your own backyard.

Be careful what you wish for

Last night I went to a couple of excellent talks here in Cambridge. The University talks are one of the big reasons for living in Cambridge, Here is my personal list of talks .

Waterwise plants

Aster. A. x frikartii 'Monch', a perennial, bears lavender-blue flowers early summer to fall on 2-foot plants.

Time for thyme

Thyme is a hardy, perennial shrub, which grows to a height of 20-40. The dried leaves are curled, brownish-green in colour, and are marketed whole or in ground form.

Living, breathing and loving the green

It's easy to imagine a legion of helpers scrambling out of sight, hiding discretely in the shrubbery, while visitors wander through Sharon Tobin's exquisite Ottawa-area garden.

Herbs for Healthy Skin

Herbs can be used in a number of ways to improve the health of the skin, both topically and internally.

3 pot designs: It's a great time to plant

Bigger, better, more color choices, unusual glazes, unique shapes and improved materials: That's the reality of today's containers.

Plant a Drought-Tolerant Garden

Way to Grow : Episode WTG-160 -- More Projects>> Lantana requires little water and doesn't need to be deadheaded.