I was disappointed in the comment about making better formula in this article until I read thru the article and saw that Mead Johnson funded the study. I then realized the source of the comment! Holly Mcspadden, IBCLC ------Original Message------ From: Esther Grunis Sender: Lactation Information and Discussion To: [log in to unmask] ReplyTo: Lactation Information and Discussion Subject: breastfeeding and genes Sent: May 13, 2010 5:56 AM http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100512172342.htm "For the first time, we can see that breast milk induces genetic pathways that are quite different from those in formula-fed infants. Although formula makers have tried to develop a product that's as much like breast milk as possible, hundreds of genes were expressed differently in the breast-fed and formula-fed groups," said Sharon Donovan, a U of I professor of nutrition. Esther Grunis Tel Aviv, Israel *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome