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Media reports are Chinese scientists have developed genetically cows that can produce human milk. A British newspaper says a laboratory in China has introduced genes into dairy cows to produce milk almost identical human breast milk. The researchers believe the new GM milk is a alternative to milk powder, which many infant nutritionists say is not so for babies. Researcher Professor Ning Li addressed people’s that the milk from GM cows could be . He said it would be as safe as milk from dairy cows. He added the GM milk contains a human protein called lysozyme, which helps to protect babies from infections in the days and weeks after their .

Professor Li said the new milk will be on supermarket within ten years. He believes it will be very , saying: “The milk tastes stronger than milk.” He spoke about how important his team’s is. He said: “There are 1.5 billion people in the world who don't get to eat. It's our to develop science and technology, not to it back. We need to feed people first, before we consider ideals and convictions.” People on Britain’s Sky News website had differing . One commented: “It’s totally disgusting. This is on a downward spiral into hell.” Another said: “We interfere with nature every time we prevent by taking engineered drugs. Get used to it.”