Milk

Genetically Engineered Goats to Produce Human Breast Milk Substitute

September 10, 2012 / No Comments

We all know there is no substitute to human breast milk. It nourishes and keeps infants healthy. Unfortunately, low breast milk supply is a common problem among mothers. They are most of the time made to undergo medication to increase the level. What if goats are genetically engineered to produce enzymes and proteins found in breast milk? Animal scientists at the ...

Fabrics Made Out of Milk; Are You Getting Yours? [Video]

July 28, 2011 / 1 Comment

Any guesses on what kind of raw material goes into the extremely talented Ande Domaske’s new fabrics? Quite surprisingly, this 28-year-old German microbiologist has created a new fabric from milk. Thanks to her background in biology, she has been able to devise exquisite designs based on milk. The new creations are in fact being discussed with awe. Though there are concerns ...