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 ...

The presence of probiotics such as lactic acid bacteria changes the environment in the intestine and forces the yeast fungus Candida albicans to change its metabolism, making it less infectious. This ...

Taking antibiotics is often necessary, sometimes unavoidable. They work, and that's the point. But the toll the intestines ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fermentation, one of the oldest food production and preservation techniques, has seen a huge revival in recent years. From craft beers and kombucha to yogurt, sauerkraut and pickles, fermentation is ...

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) represent a versatile class of non-sporing, Gram-positive microorganisms with a long history of safe use in food fermentations and as probiotics. Their intrinsic ability to ...

The lactic acid bacterium found in the dish helps bind nanoplastics inside the intestine, allowing them to remain together when exiting through the bowel Scientists are sharing recent findings on how ...

Your gut microbiome influences digestion, immunity, metabolism, and even inflammation. New research suggests that adding a ...