Wild tomatoes still hold the flavor we bred away: new map shows breeders where to look
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Welcome to In the Spotlight, where each month we shine a light on something exciting, timely, or simply fascinating from the world of science.
This month, we’re focusing on nutrition and the powerful role it plays in our lives. Here, we’ll share the latest research on how nutrients affect the body and brain, how scientists investigate diet and health, what these findings may mean for building healthier habits, and more.
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American College of Lifestyle Medicine issues new position statement linking human health and planetary health
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Perioperative nutrition care for pancreatic surgery improves, but gaps remain in China
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Major trial examines no-sugar sweetened soft drinks
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Pre-exercise caffeine enhances repeated sprint performance for at least 3.5 hours
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Pennington Biomedical’s Dr. Chris Morrison awarded up to $2 million NIH grant to study how the brain detects dietary protein restriction
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Foods with shorter shelf life are seen as more natural and healthier: UBC study
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