Culturing, a term for growing microorganisms in the laboratory, is a basic yet indispensable method in microbiology research. Microorganisms are often cultured in a liquid medium that provides ...

A new review synthesizes the biochemical pathways and enzymatic mechanisms by which lactic acid bacteria generate the complex flavors of fermented foods, revealing opportunities for sustainable ...

The skin microbiome plays a key role in skin health and disease. While imbalances in skin microbiome composition are linked to disease, studying it has been challenging due to limited methods for ...

Fortifying soy whey with selected strains of Bifidobacteria and propionic acid bacteria can increase vitamin B12 levels in plant-based products, according to an academic from the National University ...

The ocean, with its wealth of marine organisms, has proven to be an advantageous place to look for new medicines, with over 20 marine natural product medicines approved globally, to date. A priority ...

Learn how to make lactic acid bacteria to add beneficial microbial life to your garden Marco Thomas from Marco’s Microbes demonstrates how to make lactic acid bacteria from simple kitchen ingredients.