Infant was born without a thymus gland. The implant procedure is designed to provide an immune system. The infant lives in isolation with her family. Ventura County’s bubble family is waiting ...

Because the baby was born without a thymus gland, any exposure to germs or infections could be deadly for her. The suspect told police he lied to the family about needing to protect them from a ...

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (KCAL/KCBS) - A California family of four has been quarantined for months while awaiting a lifesaving implant for their baby, who has basically no immune system. The Landron ...

“Even if we’re going to the trash, we put a mask on… We don’t go to stores." Syanne was born without a thymus gland, which prevented her body from adapting its T cells. T cells are a crucial part of a ...