File photo: Scientists have created genetically modified cattle that produce "human" milk in a bid to make cows' milk more nutritious.

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Scientists have created genetically modified cattle that produce "human" milk in a bid to make cows' milk more nutritious, according to the Daily Mail.

The scientists successfully introduced human genes into 300 dairy cows to produce milk with the same properties as human breast milk, which 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 criticized as being an inferior substitute.

They hope genetically modified dairy products from herds of similar cows could be sold in supermarkets. （点击英国《每日邮报》查看原文）

转基因牛奶可替代母乳

       据英国《每日邮报》报道，科学家通过转基因技术使得奶牛能够生产出人类母乳，令传统意义上的牛奶更有营养。

       科学家将人体基因成功植入三百头奶牛，令其产出和人类母乳成分一样的牛奶，其中所含的营养物质能健全婴儿免疫系统，减少受感染机会。

       研究团队称，传统牛奶较母乳的确略显逊色，而转基因牛奶完全可以替代人类母乳或成为婴儿配方乳品。

       他们希望此类转基因乳制品将来能在超市出售。

(China.org.cn April 6, 2011)