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Kathleen Caron, the chair of the UNC School of Medicine’s Cell Biology and Physiology Department recently met with a journalist from New Scientist to discuss the importance of lymphatic biology and its potential to transform our understanding of major health conditions.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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\"An“In the past 20 years, we have experienced a renaissance in lymphatic biology,\u201d said Caron. \u201cIt would be transformative to harness the powerful roles of lymphatics in keeping us healthy.” <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read the full article on New Scientist<\/em> below:<\/span><\/p>\n

The extraordinary influence of the lymphatic system on our health<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.newscientist.com\/article\/2499831-the-extraordinary-influence-of-the-lymphatic-system-on-our-health\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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