Ghent, July 29, 2025 – Scientists in Ghent have achieved a major breakthrough in sepsis research. In a study on mice, the researchers demonstrate that vitamin B1 (thiamine pyrophosphate, TPP) restores ...

The production of lactic acid through fermentation has captured substantial scientific and industrial attention due to its applications in food, pharmaceuticals, biodegradable plastics and other ...

Lactic acid bacteria are critical to the dairy, food processing, and nutrition industries. Used as probiotics, flavor compounds, and starter cultures for fermented foods such as yogurt, the bacteria ...

From cosmetics to medicine to degradable materials, lactic acid (LA) is an essential chemical intermediate for a multitude of products. It is also the building block for biodegradable polylactic acid ...

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 ...

Optimizing K. phaffii with an appropriate combination of enzyme genes and promoters enhances conversion of methanol to D-lactic acid. Great recipes require the perfect combination of ingredients — ...