A fiber-derived bacterial metabolite may leave a protective memory in the gut lining that supports long-term immune tolerance. A signal made by gut bacteria as they break down dietary fiber may continue shaping intestinal immunity long after the signal itself disappears. Northwestern Medicine researchers found that butyrate can leave a durable molecular imprint on the [...] 
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