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WSJ’s The Future of Everything
The Future of Baby Formula May Be Artificial Breast Milk
Dec 8, 2023
24:03
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Startups are working on artificial breast milk products that mimic human breast milk, potentially leading to advances in adult nutrition. Tough science, regulatory hurdles, and ethical challenges must be overcome to bring these products to market. The podcast explores the complexities of breast milk, the process of creating artificial breast milk, and the development of innovative techniques involving human cells. Creating affordable artificial breast milk products holds promise for the long-term health benefits of babies.
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- Startups are using precision fermentation and cell culturing techniques to create components of breast milk that closely resemble human breast milk.
- Creating artificial breast milk is a complex process that involves scaling up production, meeting regulatory requirements, and conducting long-term health studies.
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Startups Working on Artificial Breast Milk
Several startups are researching and developing products that closely resemble human breast milk. These products aim to provide an alternative to formula for parents who are unable to breastfeed. Startups like Helena, Biomilk, and Wilk are using various techniques, such as precision fermentation and cell culturing, to create components of breast milk. For example, Helena is focusing on making lactoferrin, a protein found in breast milk, through precision fermentation. These startups are rigorously assessing the safety and potential health benefits of their products before they reach the market.
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