The research on sourdough starters has focused largely on yeast and lactic acid bacteria. However, acetic acid bacteria, ...

The so-called "cyborg" bugs produce acetic acid, a chemical that can then be turned into fuel and plastic. In lab experiments, the bacteria proved much more efficient at harvesting sunlight than ...

Before you know it, you've got a biofilm, a slimy layer of bacteria ... it a super clean and that's where that bottle of vinegar you've got in the cupboard could be quite helpful. The acetic acid in ...