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Chronic inflammation leaves long-lasting impression on gut stem cells, increasing colorectal cancer risk
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Chronic inflammation leaves long-lasting impression on gut stem cells, increasing colorectal cancer risk

NIH-funded animal study finds heritable memories of damage persisted in cells months after inflammation ceased.

Original source cited and editorially framed by Cosmos Week. NIH News Releases
Editorial signatureCosmos Week Editorial Desk
Published22 Apr 2026 07: 25 UTC
Updated2026-04-22
Coverage typeInstitutional source
Evidence levelInstitutional update
Read time4 min read

Key points

  • Focus: NIH-funded animal study finds heritable memories of damage persisted in cells months after inflammation ceased
  • Detail: institutional release, useful as a primary source but not independent validation
  • Editorial reading: institutional release, useful as a primary source but not independent validation.
Full story

NIH-funded animal study finds heritable memories of damage persisted in cells months after inflammation ceased.