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 ...

Scientists have created a new type of chemosensor (demonstrated for lactic acid sensing) which functions with electricity but without the need for reference electrodes or battery power. Scientists at ...

Lactic acid (LA) has transitioned from being perceived as a mere glycolytic waste product to a pivotal regulator of tumor–immune crosstalk. Historical milestones—from Scheele’s 1780 isolation from ...

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 ...

It has long been known that lactic acid is produced in large quantities by cancer cells and that this lactic acid disrupts our defense against tumors. However, scientists did not know exactly how this ...

Story by Laura Williams Bustos, M.S. When it comes to exercise and lactic acid, there are a lot of misconceptions. For example, many people blame lactic acid for delayed onset muscle soreness ...