The phrase "a recent study highlighted" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to findings or conclusions drawn from a study that has been conducted recently.
Example: "A recent study highlighted the importance of regular exercise in maintaining mental health."
Alternatives: "a recent study emphasized" or "a recent study revealed".
A recent study highlighted the wide spectrum antimicrobial activity of a siderophore, produced by Endophytic Fungus Acremonium sclerotigenum, against B. cereus, B. subtilis, S. aureus and P. aeruginosa (Prathyusha et al. 2015).
A recent study highlighted that most human-derived L. reuteri strains are able to produce reuterin, in contrast to most L. reuteri strains isolated from rodents [5].
A recent study highlighted, by simulation runs, the presence of the same dominant discharge patterns at significantly different oscillation frequencies staggered both in wide and in sharply peaked bands [37].
A recent study highlighted these findings [ 1].
A recent study highlighted the problem of false-negative mutation tests by molecular techniques.
A recent study highlighted the importance of family characteristics on recovery from burns.
A recent study "highlights the fact that, similar to humans, sensitivity to the emotional states of others actually emerges very young in bonobos and may not require so much complex cognitive processing as has previously been assumed".
To date, relatively few studies have analyzed brain structure evolution in both sexes and a recent study highlights the pitfalls of analyzing sexually selected characters independently, without including previously identified ecological correlates [42].
A recent study highlights the impact of specimen handling and assay conditions on G6PD test performance.
A recent study highlights some beneficial impact of NHS cancer plan in England.
A recent study highlights the importance of distinguishing between alleles of KIR genes in disease studies (43).
