12 June 2011

Transgenic Cow Producing Human Like Milk

The clone, Rosita ISA  was born on 6th April by caesarean section due to her large size. She is the first bovine to have two human genes:
  • the protein lactoferrin- provides infants with anti-bacterial and anti-viral protection
  • lysozyme- an anti-bacterial agent
Rosita ISA was a joint effort from the Argentine institute and the National University of San Martin.

The two human genes mean that Rosita ISA's milk will have some of the benefits of "a mother's milk" as well as the benefits of cow's milk.