The evolutionary origin of the mammary gland has been difficult to establish because little
knowledge can be gained on the origin of soft tissue organs from fossil evidence. One …

Lactation is a defining characteristic of all mammals, and, indeed, mammals draw their name
from mammae, or mammary glands. The evolution of mammary glands has been the subject …

Lactation is central to mammalian reproduction, and an understanding of the origins of
lactation is necessary to comprehend the early evolution of the Class Mammalia. In modern …

Current thinking is highlighting the mammary glands and the process of lactation in the
evolutionary success of mammals over and above the selective advantages provided by the …

The evolution of immunological agents in milk is intertwined with the general aspects of the
evolution of the mammary gland. In that respect, mammalian precursors emerged from basal …

The advent of biotechnology has made data on undomesticated mammals relevant to dairy
science. Such data indicate the potential of lactation for modification, reveal genetic material …

Among the external secretions, milk is unique in its complexity and high concentrations of
mucosal immune products. This chapter explores the nature of that uniqueness and attempts …

Lactation, one of the n10st distinctive characteristics of mammals, involves a special cell
type that produces a product unique in nature. Milk is a balanced, multicomponent dietary …

Ever since the late 20th century, it has been accepted that the lactating human mammary
gland elaborates a complex immunological system uniquely adapted to protect the recipient …

The major physiological function of milk is the transport of amino acids, carbohydrates,
lipids, and minerals to mammalian offspring. However, milk is also a rich collection of …