Cows used to produce milk that protects against HIV

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Despite the misgivings that many people have surrounding cow’s milk, it is a good source of nutrients such as calcium and vitamin D. Now, thanks to scientists at Melbourne University, special milk may also be used to protect people from HIV. Working with the Australian biotechnology company Immuron Ltd, a team led by Dr. Marit Kramski has vaccinated pregnant cows with an HIV protein – the first milk that those animals produced after giving birth contained HIV-disabling antibodies... Continue Reading Cows used to produce milk that protects against HIV

Section: Health and Wellbeing

Tags: HIV and AIDS, Melbourne University, Vaccines

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