How babies gain intestinal bacteria through their mothers milk | The Human Body: Secrets of Your Life Revealed
Why does a human mother's milk contain complex oligosaccharides, which are indigestible for humans? Scientists determine their use as food for bacteria, which helps protect the baby from pathogens.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 2'36''
- Broadcast year: 2017
Curriculum Connection
- Biology | Infection and response | Communicable disease | Pathogens
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Two
- Programme: The Human Body: Secrets of Your Life Revealed
- Series: 1
- Episode: Grow
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