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.

Latest News Releases

Updates every hour. Last Updated: 9-Nov-2026 14:17 ET (9-Nov-2026 19:17 GMT/UTC)

5-Nov-2026
 

Coenzyme-free enzyme pathway turns a cheap dairy byproduct into a gut-health sugar

Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication
4-Nov-2026

Consuming colorful produce may help reduce COPD-related inflammation, flare-ups

COPD Foundation
4-Nov-2026

Targeting multiple ageing-related processes with nutritional supplement shows promising effects on vascular health biomarkers

University of Surrey
Peer-Reviewed Publication
3-Nov-2026

Food scores or warning labels? New study offers clues for europe’s nutrition labelling debate

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Peer-Reviewed Publication
2-Nov-2026
 

Can the microbiome really change medicine? Scientists confront the evidence gap

Mitochondria-Microbiota Task Force
Meeting Announcement