organ

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Researchers at Mass General Brigham have uncovered evidence that the thymus, a small immune system organ long thought to lose its importance after childhood, may play a major role in adult health.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Russian scientists working with government agencies claim to have bioprinted human cartilage tissue and a mouse thyroid gland, with the aim of achieving human organ replacement by 2030.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

"Our study shows that the gut is not simply a digestive organ, but an active sensory system that continuously monitors nutritional state and directly guides behavioral decisions," said Director SUH Seong-Bae.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Inhaling MMA can irritate the lungs and, at high levels of exposure, can cause severe respiratory distress and hospitalization; long-term exposure has been linked to serious organ damage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

But for many instruments, such as piano, organ, harp, bells, harpsichord, xylophone — any instrument that cannot be fine-tuned quickly — tuning is a big issue.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones