What is this collection about?

Innate memory cells undergo epigenetic and metabolic modulation that can promote faster or stronger responses to sterile and non-sterile stimulation. However, the interactions between innate memory cells and tissue-resident adaptive immunity remain incompletely understood. In this cross-journal collection, the editors of Nature Communications, Nature Immunology, Communications Biology, Communications Medicine and Scientific Reports invite submissions examining how innate memory cells shape tissue-resident adaptive immune cells and vice versa, as well as the physiological consequences of this crosstalk. We welcome observational and mechanistic studies using human, animal and non-human primate models in settings including infection, cancer and autoimmunity.

Why is this collection important?

Understanding how innate and adaptive immune memory interact within tissues is an important challenge in modern immunology. Insights into these relationships may improve our understanding of immune protection, disease development and tissue-specific immune responses across a range of physiological and pathological conditions. By bringing together research from infection, cancer and autoimmunity, this collection aims to highlight emerging concepts and advance knowledge of immune memory crosstalk.

Why submit to a collection?

Collections like this one help attract and promote high-quality science. They are led by internal In-House Editors and supported by a dedicated team of Commissioning Editors and Managing Editors at Springer Nature. Collection manuscripts typically see higher citations, downloads, and Altmetric scores, and provide a one-stop-shop on a cutting-edge topic of interest.

Who is involved?

Nature Communications is edited by in-house professional editors.

Nature Immunology is edited by in-house professional editors.

Communications Medicine is edited by both in-house professional editors and Editorial Board Members.

Communications Biology is edited by both in-house professional editors and Editorial Board Members.

Scientific Reports is managed by in-house professional editors and edited by Editorial Board Members.

Our editors work closely together to ensure the quality of our published papers and consistency in author experience.

How can I submit my paper?

Visit the Collection page to find out more about this collection and submit your article.