Durham scientists developing new type of lab-grown human milk for babies

Tuesday, May 3, 2022
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Scientists in Durham are developing a new type of lab-grown human milk for babies.

Biomilq, a startup based in Durham, said it is on track to create infant milk generated with human tissue.
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It is made with cells from donated mothers' milk along with breast tissue.

The lab then grows those cells and incubates them in a reactor that mimics the environment found in a breast.
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The women-owned company's co-founder said its product will nutritionally be more like human milk than formulas.

The company hopes it will be available in about three years.
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