"Genetically Engineered Cow Produces Human Insulin-Enriched Milk to Address Insulin Crisis"

University of Illinois Professor Matt Wheeler and his team have genetically modified a Jersey cow in Brazil to produce human insulin in its milk, potentially revolutionizing insulin production. The cow underwent induced lactation to produce the insulin, and the team was surprised to find that the cow's body enzymatically processed the proinsulin into active insulin, eliminating the need for further processing. The goal is to create a small farm of Holstein cows that produce human insulin in milk to address the rising cost of insulin. The ultimate hope is to provide a more convenient and natural way for diabetic patients, especially children, to receive insulin, potentially through consuming milk, yogurt, or ice cream.