Chinese scientists have genetically modifying dairy cows to produce milk with different properties, the U.K.’s Daily Mail reports. Their accomplishments so far include:
- Creating a cow with milk rich in omega-3 fats by inserting bacteria genes into her DNA.
- Creating a calf that will give low-lactose milk.
- Creating 300 dairy cattle that produce milk with the same nutrients and fat content as human breast milk, with the hopes that the cows could provide an alternative to formula. They did this by inserting human genes into the cows. Yes, you read that right.