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Breastmilk research could protect against deadly respiratory infections in babies

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Per ABC News (Australia), international researchers have identified a breastmilk protein called osteopontin that triggers the biological development of infant immune systems. The finding may explain how breastmilk protects babies against serious respiratory infections early in life.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-04/qld-breastmilk-res...

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