In the stomach, 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. A research ...

While acids are known to erode tooth enamel, researchers from Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg have shown that alkalis too can have a damaging effect on teeth. While acids are known ...

THE discovery, isolation, synthesis and clinical use of a new member of the vitamin B complex called "pteroylglutamic acid" can be attributed to the combined efforts of many different investigative ...