Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have long been celebrated for their roles in food fermentation, yet their capacity to synthesise specialised antimicrobial peptides—known as bacteriocins—has captured ...

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 ...

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 ...

This study is led by Prof. Heping Zhang and Wenjun Liu (Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China). Further phylogenetic reconstruction (presence-absence gene profile) revealed within-sample inter ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Complicated, hard-to-heal wounds are a growing medical problem and there are currently only two drugs approved with proven efficacy. In a new study on humans, researchers at Uppsala University show ...