From friend to foe: Understanding inflammation

Gunnar De Winter
From friend to foe: Understanding inflammation Chronic inflammation is increasingly considered to be a central piece in many disease puzzles. In this series, we'll share three VIB stories about researchers who are unraveling inflammation's role in different health conditions. Inflammation is a normal defensive response of our bodies against infections and it helps us heal from injuries. If all goes well, inflammation is a finely tuned process that begins with the recognition of harmful stimuli,.