When talking about human organs, we have studied human organs for thousands of years since our ancestors. But until today, scientists are still uncovering new mysteries of human organs.

According to the Daily Mail of Britain, a team of scientists from New York University has discovered a new human "organ", which may even be the largest human organ. This discovery is expected to promote people's understanding of various diseases and help explain the spread of cancer. The research results were published in the academic journal Science Report.

The revolution of anatomy

This is an extremely small channel network that is filled with liquid and penetrates connective tissue. It is called "interstitial", which is like a "liquid highway" in the human body.

Water accounts for 2/3 of the human body, most of which is located in cells; Another part exists in the heart, blood vessels, lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels. The remaining fluid and tissue combine to form the so-called "interstitial". It exists under the surface of the skin, connects the digestive system, lungs and urinary system, and is surrounded by arteries, veins and fascia between muscles. It is almost everywhere in the human body, playing the role of "shock absorber".

In fact, it has always been under the eyes of scientists, until a chance in 2015, scientists found this "secret".

"It has no pictures, no structure description, but it's right there." The researcher said, "The understanding of stroma is a revolution in anatomy. People should fundamentally re understand the normal activities of human organs."

Or bring good news for cancer diagnosis and treatment

Interstitial research is of particular significance for cancer diagnosis and treatment, which is expected to promote cancer diagnosis and tracking cancer metastasis. The stroma is one of the sources of lymph, which can release white blood cells and guide the human immune system to fight against diseases where necessary.

In 2016, a group of top scientists said that the immune system is the key to finding highly effective cancer therapies. This statement coincides with the viewpoint of the latest research. More importantly, mesenchyme covers the whole human body. Mastering the secrets of mesenchyme may bring unexpected benefits to the health of the whole human body.

Some Chinese netizens believe that this "new organ" is actually what traditional Chinese medicine calls "meridians". What's your opinion?