Human Milk Science Institute and Biobank

Donor Human Milk & brain development n=152 <32w (67 MOM, 44 DHM, 41 PTF) DHA & MOM ↔️ brain volume & WM microstructure PTF ⬇️ volume & more microstructure alterations MOM ⬆️ ex-utero 3rd trimester brain dev DHM -> potential advantage brain develop rdcu.be/eSJq7

Proud to have been a part of this worldwide study and the important work of @PerrinMaryanne and her team #humanmilk #humanmilkscience #breastmilk #babies

Human milk is one of the most complex and powerful substances, yet it remains understudied. A @sciencefriday feature explores what is being uncovered about milk’s role in immunity, nutrition, and infant development. sciencefriday.com/segments/scien… #humanmilk #breastmilk #science

In a new piece for Sage Perspectives, Indira Lopez-Bassols reflects on the journey of publishing her first case study in the JHL. She shares 3 powerful takeaways for other clinicians who want to publish but may feel uncertain or underqualified. Visit 👉 sagepub.com/explore-our-co…

New research shows human milk IgA shapes infant immunity by limiting Erysipelatoclostridium ramosum, a gut microbe linked to allergies. Breastmilk does so much more than nourish! 🍼🦠 #Breastfeeding #Microbiome #Immunity 👉 doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2…

Suzan ÖK, Topal S, Çaka SY, Çınar N. Investigation of the sustainability of breastfeeding and infant nutrition in the earthquake region based on mothers' experiences: a qualitative study. BMC Public Health. 2025 Mar 11;25(1):953. doi: 10.1186/s12889-025-22137-0. PMID: 40065273

📚NEW STUDY: How do mothers maintain breastfeeding after an earthquake? 🤱🌎⚠️ This qualitative research captures mothers' experiences keeping their infants nourished during a natural disaster. #Breastfeeding

Honoring #Juneteenth with the Malone Maternal Wellness Milk Share initiative! Let's drive health justice together! 👏🏾🤱🏾 #HealthEquity #BlackMaternalHealth #Juneteenth2025

Recent research from the Netherlands indicates that Human Milk Oligosaccharides may contribute to the prevention of viral infections and asthma in early life. frontiersin.org/journals/immun…

Dr. Liji Thomas, MD has found that mother's breastfeeding habits have little impact on microbiome biodiversity. news-medical.net/news/20250604/…

New research by Kari Holte et al. has been found that, contrary to prior beliefs about human milk, macronutrient contents of human milk do not significantly decrease over the first 6 months. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ap…

🍼 New study: whey protein phosphorylation shifts from colostrum (immunity) to mature milk (metabolic homeostasis). Need for stage-specific infant formulas. 🔗 pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ac… #HumanMilk #Phosphoproteomics #InfantNutrition #BreastmilkResearch

New research alert 🚼🧪 Human milk cortisol may be key to infant growth! Linked to lower BMI and maternal-infant cortisol levels. 📖 Int. J. Obesity (2025) #HumanMilkScience #Cortisol #InfantHealth #BreastfeedingResearch 🔗 nature.com/articles/s4136…

Check out this SPLASH! Milk Science Update for #ThrowBackThursday: The remarkable diversity of milk-digesting #bacteria in the children of hunter-gatherer ancestors! #Microbiome milkgenomics.org/?splash=remark… @marinacoladas

🍼✨ This #WorldHumanMilkDonationDay (May 19), let’s celebrate donor milk as LIFESAVING therapy for fragile infants! Be a hero like a blood donor 💛 Find your local milk bank: hmbana.org/find-a-milk-ba… #MilkSavesLives

NEW @UF_IFAS research: 🍼 Breastfeeding reduces SIDS, infections & chronic diseases. 🤱 Only 18% of FL moms meet the 6-month goal. Support = healthcare. 💡 Full findings: medicalxpress.com/news/2025-05-b… #Breastfeeding #PublicHealth

BREAKING: @NorthwesternU engineers create a soft device that tracks breast milk intake in real-time! 🍼📲 A game-changer for infant nutrition! #MedTech #Parenting news.northwestern.edu/stories/2025/0…

A new study shows that breast milk composition in women with GDM may impact infant metabolic health. Crucial insights for personalized breastfeeding guidance. 👶🔬 #GDM #Breastfeeding #MetabolicHealth [Link to article: doi.org/10.1186/s12884…]

BREAKING: Smart lactation pads with real-time milk monitoring! 🍼📲 This wearable tech tracks acetaminophen levels for safe breastfeeding. A game-changer for postpartum care! #MedTech #Breastfeeding #NeonatalHealth [Link: ow.ly/eI9H50VPyku]

"New @FrontNutrition study reveals how maternal diet shapes breast milk micronutrients & impacts infant growth trajectories. Key insights for precision nutrition in lactation! 🥑🍼 #Breastfeeding #MaternalHealth #PediatricNutrition" [Link: ow.ly/WJ7350VIY0G]