Cow / Human Hybrid
Just like Mom used to make .. Not!
A Dutch biotechnology company called Pharming has genetically engineered cows, outfitting females with a human gene that causes them to express high levels of the protein human lactoferrin in their milk.
According to Pharming’s website, the protein, which is naturally present in human tears, lung secretions, milk and other bodily fluids, fights against the bacteria that causes eye and lung infections, plays a key role in the immune system of infants and adults, and improves intestinal microbial balance, promoting the health of the gastro-intestinal tract.
To create human lactoferrin-lactating cows, Pharming’s scientists introduce human DNA coding for the protein’s production into the nuclei of fertilized bovine eggs.
Pharming has filed a notification with the FDA asking that their lactoferrin be labeled “Generally Recognized As Safe” (GRAS). If the FDA approves this product, human lactoferrin derived from these cloned cows could be in America’s yogurt, Popsicles, sports drinks and snack bars within months.
Does this mean when these cows go to slaughter, the consumers of the meat could considered cannibals?
