Chinese Scientists Create a Herd of Human Breast Milk-Producing Cows
Michael Hines — June 10, 2011 — Lifestyle
References: gizmag
Chinese scientists have created a herd of human breast milk-producing cows. The herd, which numbers 300, was created using clone cow embryos implanted with human breast milk genes.
The milk from the cows is said to taste stronger and sweeter than normal cow milk, has a better resistance against bacteria and has properties that help strengthen your immune system. The scientists behind the experiment expect to see the milk hit shelves within 3 years.
I am sure many of you will be shocked by this development, but I see it more as an opportunity than an abomination. Creating human breast milk-producing cows sounds like something straight out of a science fiction movie, but so what? If science can create milk that tastes better and is better for you, I am all for it.
The milk from the cows is said to taste stronger and sweeter than normal cow milk, has a better resistance against bacteria and has properties that help strengthen your immune system. The scientists behind the experiment expect to see the milk hit shelves within 3 years.
I am sure many of you will be shocked by this development, but I see it more as an opportunity than an abomination. Creating human breast milk-producing cows sounds like something straight out of a science fiction movie, but so what? If science can create milk that tastes better and is better for you, I am all for it.
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