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Plants May Soon Provide Essential Nutrients Found in Breast Milk


Genetically engineered plants could soon produce human milk sugars, making infant formula healthier and more affordable. Approximately 75% of babies drink infant formula during their first six months, either exclusively or as a supplement to breastfeeding. While these formulas provide essential n

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