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 ...

These dermatologist-approved formulas prove that gentle exfoliation for sensitive skin types is actually possible.

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

New research shows that specific enzymes can remove lactic acid marks. This finding may increase our understanding of cancer medicine and how physical exercise, among other things, can affect human ...

Scientists in Ghent have achieved a breakthrough in sepsis research. In a study on mice, the researchers demonstrated that vitamin B1 (thiamine pyrophosphate, TPP) restores mitochondrial energy ...

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, ...

William Truswell, MD, FACS, operates his own cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery practice. Dr. Truswell was the first in his area in Western Massachusetts to have an accredited private office ...