Researchers have revealed how a common bacterium, Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis), releases lactic acid to acidify its surroundings and suppress the immune-cell signal needed to start a proper ...

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

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.

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are indispensable microorganisms in fermented foods and have played a crucial role in human civilization's dietary development. They not only impart unique flavors and ...

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) represent a versatile group of microorganisms that naturally synthesise α-glucan polymers through a range of specialised enzymes. These polymers, which may be linear, ...

Most people don't give much thought to what's happening in their digestive system until something goes wrong, but the gut microbiome is one of the most active ecosystems in your body, home to ...