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Genetically modified cows produce 'human' milk

DaltheJigsawDaltheJigsaw Mountain View Veteran
edited June 2011 in General Banter
The scientists have successfully introduced human genes into 300 dairy cows to produce milk with the same properties as human breast milk.
Human milk contains high quantities of key nutrients that can help to boost the immune system of babies and reduce the risk of infections.
The scientists behind the research believe milk from herds of genetically modified cows could provide an alternative to human breast milk and formula milk for babies, which is often criticised as being an inferior substitute.
They hope genetically modified dairy products from herds of similar cows could be sold in supermarkets. The research has the backing of a major biotechnology company.
The work is likely to inflame opposition to GM foods. Critics of the technology and animal welfare groups reacted angrily to the research, questioning the safety of milk from genetically modified animals and its effect on the cattle's health.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/agriculture/geneticmodification/8423536/Genetically-modified-cows-produce-human-milk.html

Comments

  • compassionate_warriorcompassionate_warrior Veteran
    edited June 2011
    This is too weird to believe. If it's true, humanity has entered a scary stage, where its scientific knowledge is becoming a danger not only to humanity but to the entire natural order. :shake:

    Is humanity really mature enough to play God in this way?
  • DaltheJigsawDaltheJigsaw Mountain View Veteran
    No! Definitely not.
  • MindGateMindGate United States Veteran
    Interesting... I wonder how the cows reacted to this.
  • compassionate_warriorcompassionate_warrior Veteran
    Interesting... I wonder how the cows reacted to this.
    Yes, you'd think their bodies would reject the human-type milk on some level, perhaps by developing an autoimmune disease or something.

  • personperson Don't believe everything you think The liminal space Veteran
    How about cows that produce sweet tea, now that would be something I could sign on to. :p
  • compassionate_warriorcompassionate_warrior Veteran
    edited June 2011
    Poor cows!! Why don't humans just leave them alone, or appreciate them as they are? Why mess with success?
  • genkakugenkaku Northampton, Mass. U.S.A. Veteran
    I wonder if they have figured out a way to produce cow's milk through humans.
  • compassionate_warriorcompassionate_warrior Veteran
    I wonder if they have figured out a way to produce cow's milk through humans.
    :p:p

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