Sunday, April 1, 2018

My current obsession

Newfound 'organ' could be the biggest in your body

Researchers have detailed the structure and distribution of spaces in your body that they say represent a newfound human organ, and this "organ" just might be your body's biggest -- but not all experts are convinced.
It's the part of the body known as the Interstitium, a name for widespread, fluid-filled spaces within and between tissues all over your body, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports on Tuesday.
It's under all your skin and mucous membranes....  oh my.

Why this triggers me:

The M-protein produced by Strep Pyogenes generates antibodies that cross-react with interstitial connective tissue.

Uh huh.