The victim did not know her assailant, according to officials. A woman is recovering after officials say she was the victim of a chemical assault in Savannah, Georgia. The victim suffered burns in the ...

One of the most elegant theories about the origins of life on our planet is that it was kick-started by a delivery from outer space. This idea suggests that prebiotic molecules—the building blocks of ...

Aimed at softening and smoothing skin by gently but effectively exfoliating the top layer of skin, lactic acid can significantly improve the appearance of all skin types with regular use. It can be ...

A well-established technique, acid-base titration is an analytical method used to determine the concentration of an unknown acid or base. In practice, it involves adding a solution of known strength ...

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 ...

Buzzy skin care ingredients can take off overnight on social media, but the trending acid of the moment doesn’t always come with an instruction manual. Wondering how to apply glycolic acid on your ...

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 ...

For decades, amino acids have been added to medical formulations like insulin as stabilizers: these small molecules keep proteins (i.e. larger particles) from interacting in undesirable ways. And for ...

Acid reflux refers to the flow of stomach acid back into your esophagus, a connecting tube between your throat and stomach. It is also known as gastroesophageal reflux and occurs as heartburn, a ...

Researchers demonstrated how amino acids could spontaneously attach to RNA under early Earth-like conditions using thioesters, providing a long-sought clue to the origins of protein synthesis. This ...

Amino acids are absolutely essential to our health—and for life itself. They are the so-called “building blocks” of proteins. They play a key role in the growth, repair, and maintenance of almost ...

Rolls of brightly colored plastic. After it is used and discarded, polylactic acid could be used as a feedstock for making the amino acid alanine. Credit: Shutterstock One of the simpler amino acids, ...