New research reveals why different organic acids produce unique sour tastes and why some people enjoy intense puckering sensations.

Researchers have engineered yeast to efficiently convert methanol into D-lactic acid, a key compound for biodegradable plastics and pharmaceuticals. By optimizing gene and promoter combinations, they ...

Lactic acid has long been vilified, but new research shows that it doesn't impair muscle function. In fact, it might actually be good for you. Like all great villains, lactic acid has been ...

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 ...

In cancer research, it has long been known that lactic acid, or lactate, is produced in large quantities by cancer cells and that this lactic acid disrupts our defense against tumors. Until now, ...

You may have heard that salicylic acid and glycolic acids are great exfoliating acids. Turns out, there is another skincare acid that can be added to the exfoliator list, too. Lactic acid. “Lactic ...

Lactic acid is an ingredient commonly present in cosmetic products. It is an antioxidant and chemical exfoliant. It helps remove dead skin cells, smooth rough areas, and moisturize the skin. Lactic ...

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 ...

From glycolic to salicylic, exfoliating acids have quickly become a mainstay in our beauty routines. But lactic acid seems to be the lesser known of the bunch, despite being a dermatologist’s favorite ...