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How cells draw on memories of past inflammation to respond to new threats
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How cells draw on memories of past inflammation to respond to new threats

When a tissue experiences inflammation, its cells remember. Pinning proteins to their genetic material at the height of inflammation, the cells bookmark where they left off in their last tussle. Next exposure, inflammatory memory kicks in. The cells draw from prior experience to respond more efficiently, even to threats that they have not encountered before....