Sourdough fermentation is an ancient biotechnology that has recently experienced a resurgence in scientific interest. At its core, the process is characterised by the symbiotic relationship between ...

Sugar-loving mouth bacteria create acids that damage teeth, but arginine can help fight back. In a clinical trial, ...

The team subjected lactic acid bacteria to "oxidative stress," a natural pressure that compels bacteria to produce more riboflavin to protect themselves. We used the microorganism Lactococcus lactis, ...

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 ...

Pairing antibiotics with drugs that prevent bacteria from producing fatty acids may help combat antibiotic resistance. The drug combination was more effective at treating bacterial pneumonia in mice ...