UCLA Health: Macrophage Immune Cells Need Constant Reminders to Retain Memories of Prior Infections
February 19, 2026
February 19, 2026
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 19 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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Macrophage immune cells need constant reminders to retain memories of prior infections
UCLA researchers have discovered that immune cells known as macrophages remain poised to fight repeat infections due to the persistent presence of signaling molecules left behind during previous infections. The study (https://rupress.org/jem/article/223/4/e20250976/281507 . . .
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Macrophage immune cells need constant reminders to retain memories of prior infections
UCLA researchers have discovered that immune cells known as macrophages remain poised to fight repeat infections due to the persistent presence of signaling molecules left behind during previous infections. The study (https://rupress.org/jem/article/223/4/e20250976/281507 . . .