Phenyllactic acid (PLA) is a naturally occurring antimicrobial compound that has attracted significant attention due to its broad spectrum activity against bacteria, fungi and biofilm formation.

thyssenkrupp Uhde has been selected by CSBP – a chemicals and fertilizers business that forms part of Wesfarmers Chemicals, ...

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a non-protein amino acid that plays an essential role as the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the human central nervous system. Beyond its neurotransmission ...

In the stomach, so-called parietal cells are responsible for acid production. They react not only to the body's own messenger molecules, but also to bitter-tasting food constituents such as caffeine.

Acid reducing medicines from the group of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are best-selling drugs that prevent and alleviate stomach problems. PPIs are activated in the acid-producing cells of the ...

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have discovered a way to turn plastic waste into acetic acid, the main ingredient ...