Genetically modified cattle produce human breast milk

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

Human genes have been successfully implanted into 300 dairy cows to produce milk with the same properties as human breast milk, the London Sunday Telegraph reports.

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.

The research has the backing of a major biotechnology company.

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