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Scientists have introduced human genes into 300 dairy cows to produce milk with the same properties as human breast milk, The Telegraph reports.
The scientists behind the research have modified cow milk in an attempt to provide an alternative to human breast milk and baby formula, as human milk contains key nutrients that can reduce infections and strengthen the immune system.
While the dairy product is likely to receive backlash from opposers of genetically modified foods, scientists such as Prof. Ning Li, who led the research and is director of the State Key Laboratories for AgroBiotechnology at the China Agricultural University, believes it will be safe to drink.

"The milk tastes stronger than normal milk," Li told The Telegraph. "We aim to commercialize some research in this area in coming three years. For the 'human-like milk,' 10 years or maybe more time will be required to finally pour this enhanced milk into the consumer's cup."
Using cloning technology, scientists brought human genes into the DNA of Holstein dairy cows before genetically-modified embryos were implanted into surrogate cows.
During their research, scientists created cows that produced milk with a human protein called lysozyme, an antimicrobial protein naturally found in human breast milk. They were also able to create cows with lactoferrin and alpha-lactalbumin, other human milk proteins that boost the immune system.

The research scientists claim they have boosted milk fat content by 20 percent and have changed the levels of milk solids to make it closer to the composition of human milk, carrying the same immune-boosting qualities.
"Our study describes transgenic cattle whose milk offers the similar nutritional benefits as human milk," Li wrote in the "Public Library of Science One," a peer-reviewed science journal. "The modified bovine milk is a possible substitute for human milk. It fulfilled the conception of humanizing the bovine milk."

There are opponents to genetically modified foods, however, who feel more research should be done before it can be considered safe.
"There is a question about whether milk from these cows is going to be safe from humans and it is really hard to tell that unless you do large clinical trials like you would a drug," Helen Wallace, director of biotechnology monitoring the group GeneWatch U.K. told The Telegraph. "So there will be uncertainty about whether it could be harmful to some people."

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Pregnant women may want to switch to organic produce – exposure to specific pesticides in the womb is linked to a reduced IQ among children.
The finding comes from three studies conducted in New York City and California's Salinas Valley – known as "America's salad bowl" because of its intensive cultivation of lettuce and other vegetables.
Metabolites of organophosphates were measured in the urine of pregnant women or in blood from the umbilical cord. In the Californian study, the women were divided into five groups according to these measurements. At the age of seven, the IQ scores of children of the women in the group with the highest pesticide exposures were on average seven points lower than those of women with the lowest exposures.
City or farm?
There was no relationship between the children's IQ scores and pesticide metabolites in their own urine, suggesting that the brain is particularly vulnerable during its growth in the womb.
The children from the Salinas Valley were mostly from Latino farm-working families – almost half of the women worked in agriculture at some point in their pregnancy, says Brenda Eskenazi of the University of California, Berkeley, who led the study.
However, given that the New York City studies found similar results, it seems exposure to sprays on farms is not the main problem. "We believe most of the exposure is occurring through pesticide residues on food," says Eskenazi.

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Using hydrogen peroxide continuosly on the skin for a long time can be dangerous. but it all depens on the concentration of the hydrogen peroxide

joecrack:
If they had sold all these refineries,by nw all these headaches of repairing,TAM,ultimatum etc would be history.why spend huge amount of funds on something that is not working.The nnpc have repeatedly shown to us they cant manage refineries,so,SELL EM.

Dont you think the situation would worsen, if they are sold? At least the prices of fuel products would be exactly as in the foreign market. See what US is experiencing as regards fuel prices.

Dear, Nysc is all about service to the community. Service at little or no reward. If you prioritize the payment, it would lead you to a lot of corruption and evil, you will start thinking of influencing your postings and sorts like that. The extra payment actually depends on institution located in the states where you will be posted. Just like i pointed out earlier, its more of selfless service to any community you are posted to serve.

A mentally unstable driver, hmmm, how true?

Hope none of your properties are gone with him? Lol

What's this craze over islamic banking in Nigeria. Is it now the most profitable banking business, though no interest is charged

Anyone that would do such do not truely love his or her partner. Maybe it was lust.

The amount budgeted for the inauguration is quite much. Even when the minister of info was speaking yesterday, he avoided answering the question on how much the inauguration would cost, instead he emphasized more on the relevance of the inauguration itself.

Great move, gej at work.it is no longer business as usual.

So what do we stand to gain by joining your group?

There are more work for marketers than every other works. Even without having a dime, you can make lots of money marketing for people that have the products or offers the service, payments are usually on commission bases. You only need to approach any producer or service based company and discuss the marketing service you are willing to offer them

I agree wit poster, political platform is my favorite, though there might be other nice ones but atleast from the reception am getting from my transistor, it's the best.

There are Kabals in almost every sector. The issue of governmental price control is very delicate. If the borders are opened up to importers, the prices would go down but to the detriment of our local industries. And if it is closed or made none attractive,monopoly becomes the order of the day. It's quite delicate.

The rate of exam malpractises in the north is alarming. I learnt some southerners travells to the north for special centers.

@poster, what do you mean that goodluck has bowed to defeat, that's a very big and misleading statements and post title

It's a lot of money, but still less than the royal wedding,

@talk2hbl has said it all. My story is not much different. I started with business center where i typed my project. Once you are passionate about it, you will actually be one.

24hrs, is still my favorite, is season 9 out?

Lol, it's not even an option, they shouldn't think of it. They can as well arm all Nigerians with weapons.

I have always known that this software can be built by Nigerians and in Nigeria. Good work.

I believe Siasia has good reasons for his actions

I love this strategy. Using force to reduce prices of commodity, cement, kerosene, , What else? Gsm tariffs? Whao, its all in the good of Nigerians afterall.

ha ha ha. Search well. not all landlords like legal stuffs

Robbing business is no longer lucruative, robbers are starving, what do they expect to get from corp members? Khaki or 9500? Oh Inec money! lol

Good for him. He's really had enough of it.

Why wont this militants accept the goverment amnesty deal and be useful to them selves?

You can't compare the cost of production of commodities in Nigeria with those of other countries. A glaring instance is the cost of power and fuels

a lot!

Who is to be blamed? its a party thing.

He can do better, though its a step in the positive direction.