The future of eating sustainably is turning out to be quite luxurious as researchers from the University of Copenhagen (Denmark) have used lactic acid bacteria strains to make a sustainable heavy ...

Sialic acids, a diverse family of nine‐carbon acidic sugars, are ubiquitous components of vertebrate cell surfaces and play a critical role in host–pathogen interactions. Many bacteria have evolved ...

Phenyllactic acid (PLA) is a naturally occurring antimicrobial compound that has attracted significant attention due to its broad spectrum activity against bacteria, fungi and biofilm formation.

A new study maps how specific lactic acid bacteria can enhance both the flavor and nutritional quality of plant-based dairy alternatives. The findings may have wide-reaching perspectives for the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For over a century, simple lactic acid bacteria has been one of ...

A new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and BC Children's Hospital shows the sugar sialic acid, which makes up part of the protective intestinal mucus layer, fuels ...