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Why is Breast Milk Special (Making Better Formula)

Reactions is a show that uncovers the chemistry all around us. We answer the burning questions you’ve always wanted to ask, blending the worlds of science and every-day life.

Why is Breast Milk Special (Making Better Formula)

Season 7 Episode 1 | 7m 26s | CC

Why don’t we have baby formula that’s just as good as breast milk? Sam chats with chemist Dr. Steven Townsend, who’s trying to figure out which sugar molecules in breast milk make it so unique and difficult to recreate in the lab.

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