Food and Medicine Homology Focus in 2026
The field of food and medicine homology (FMH) is transitioning from traditional empirical knowledge to contemporary scientific methodologies.Commencing in 2026, this evolution will be anchored by a core tenet: fostering trust through scientific rigor, enhancing mechanistic comprehension via systematic analysis, refining health interventions with the concept of precision medicine, and modernizing the entire industrial chain using cutting-edge technologies.The progression within this domain will be underpinned by the scientific expansion of the substance directory and the establishment of an evidence-based standard system, thereby bridging the gap between industry regulations and empirical data.Pertinent research will pursue truths ranging from active component identification to multisystem interaction mechanisms centered around gut microbiota, while also investigating emerging biological processes such as phase separation and immunometabolic reprogramming.Applications are poised to evolve towards dynamic health management, leveraging multidimensional personal data and artificial intelligence for tailored solutions addressing challenges like chronic diseases and aging demographics.Concurrently, future transformations are expected to prioritize value enhancement through advancements in synthetic biology, intelligent delivery systems, and eco-friendly manufacturing, fostering a transparent and sustainable industrial ecosystem.This perspective highlights the key areas of focus in FMH as anticipated for 2026 (Fig. 1).
Authors
- Zhandong Yang
- Jiawei Ling (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7252-217X)
- Muhammad Waheed Iqbal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3386-7973)
- Haozhou Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6479-3439)
- Chao Hao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6700-9446)
- Zhongyang Ren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4429-9924)
- Ninghao Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1675-3723)
- Dong-Li Li
- Xuan Jiang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2749-7304)
- Chenghao Lv (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1165-2720)
- Jin Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6131-456X)
- Mengyao Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7054-448X)
- Zhenxing Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6832-9652)
- Feng Lu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3933-8490)
- Yanfang Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1487-365X)
- George Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2073-7109)
- Zelin Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9029-2996)
- Lin Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4869-6049)
- Mingliang Gao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6386-8953)
- Cong Geng
- Qiang Ren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7188-5999)
- Bo Zhu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7348-1843)
- T. L. Jin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9000-4150)
- S T Yang
- Song Yu
- Xing-fang ZHANG
- Yan Gao
- Li Tao
- Wen-Long Sun
- Jun-Ping Zheng
- Jing-Yu Xu
- Qian-Qian Yao
- Han-Qing Pang
- Gui-Fen Wu
- Qian Zhang
- Lei Tian
- Hui-Hui Su
- Wen-Yi Kang
- Xiao-Yu Liu
- Hong-Cai Li
- Tian-Liang Liu
- Gui-Li Yang
Institutions
- Xihua University (CN)
- Kunming University of Science and Technology (CN)
- Qiqihar University (CN)
- Jiangsu University (CN)
- Shandong University of Technology (CN)
- Zhejiang A & F University (CN)
- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Tianjin University of Science and Technology (CN)
- Central South University (CN)
- Guangxi University (CN)
- Harbin Medical University (CN)
- China Three Gorges University (CN)
- Zhejiang University of Science and Technology (CN)
- Guizhou University (CN)
- Shanxi University (CN)
- Yunnan University (CN)
- Anhui Medical University (CN)
- Hubei University of Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Anhui University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Southwest Forestry University (CN)
- Guangxi Normal University (CN)
- Henan University of Technology (CN)
- Guangzhou Experimental Station (CN)
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University (CN)
- Guangdong Academy of Sciences (CN)
- Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Anhui Business College (CN)
- Guangzhou Chemistry (China) (CN)
- Ministry of Education (TH)
- Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CN)
- Zhoukou City Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CN)
- State Key Laboratory of Oncogene and Related Genes (CN)
- Zhejiang Pharmaceutical College (CN)
- Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences (CN)
- Beijing Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences (CN)
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University (CN)
- Wuyi University (CN)
- Beijing Shijitan Hospital (CN)
- Xijing Hospital (CN)
- Xiangya Hospital Central South University (CN)
- Shanghai Municipal Center For Disease Control Prevention (CN)
- Inner Mongolia Medical University (CN)
- Jining Medical University (CN)
- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Zhejiang University of Technology (CN)
- Zhejiang University (CN)
- Yangzhou University (CN)
- Air Force Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Food & medicine homology.
- Published
- 2026-02-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.26599/fmh.2026.9420133
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 61.86