Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry researchers at the University of South Carolina measured disinfection by-products in ...

Researchers studying cyanobacteria from hot springs in Thailand have discovered a new natural UV-blocking compound with ...

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A new clinical study involving human participants shows that arginine, a naturally occurring amino acid, can change how dental plaque develops on teeth, helping to reduce the risk of tooth decay. When ...

If you're about to throw up or get acid reflux, you may feel a burning sensation when acid from your stomach escpes into the ...

Sugar-loving mouth bacteria create acids that damage teeth, but arginine can help fight back. In a clinical trial, ...

A natural, superabsorbent material developed at the University of Waterloo could dramatically reduce the environmental impact ...

Most people have never heard of neodymium, a strong, silvery rare-earth metal, yet almost all of us carry around a little bit of it in our pocket every day. “Your cell phone, your computer — all of ...

Keeping your home clean and tidy can feel like an ongoing challenge, which is why it's such a great feeling when you find something that helps make it easier. Our latest discovery is citric acid, the ...

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 ...