Antimicrobial Sugars in Human Milk (VIDEO)

Vanderbilt University

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A team of Vanderbilt scientists led by organic chemist Steven Townsend have discovered that the sugars in mother's milk have antibacterial properties, making them a new type of non-toxic antimicrobial agent.

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Barbara Cramer/Zack Eagles, Vanderbilt University

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