Breastmilk protein osteopontin may protect infants
By The BriefBrief
Researchers found breastmilk protein osteopontin triggers immune development processes in early life.
WHO:Simon Phipps and an international group of researchers at QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
WHAT:Study identified how the breastmilk protein osteopontin kickstarts immune system development, potentially protecting babies from respiratory infections.
WHEN:Reported Aug 3, 2026 at 3:45 PM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:The study found osteopontin triggers a cascade of biological processes that kickstart immune system development in early life.
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