Lactation is a defining aspect of mammalian reproduction that requires a mother to undergo
demanding and fascinating physiological changes that support the survival and growth of …

Everything you ever wanted to know about the substance that binds all mammals together.
After drawing its first breath, every newborn mammal turns his or her complete attention to …

Lactation initiation refers to a functional change in the mammary organ from a non-lactating
state to a lactating state, and a series of cytological changes in the mammary epithelium …

In recent years, and with the advent of more advanced molecular techniques, a compelling
case has been made for more in-depth studies of molecular regulation of lactation …

What is old is new again—and with respect to the study of the mammary development and
function in dairy animals, the expression resonates. Many of the mammary and milk …

Lactose synthesis is believed to be rate limiting for milk production. However, understanding
the molecular events controlling lactose synthesis in humans is still rudimentary. We have …

Knowledge of general aspects of mammary gland function, including metabolic pathways
and hormonal regulation of mammary gland development and lactation, in livestock species …

This paper resulted from a conference entitled “Lactation and Milk: Defining and refining the
critical questions” held at the University of Colorado School of Medicine from January 18 …