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Breast milk imparts a number of long-term health benefits to babies, including a lower risk of asthma, obesity, Type 1 diabetes and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But for a variety of reasons, many parents turn to formula. Now, several startups such as BIOMILQ and Helaina are working on new kinds of infant nutrition products that promise to better mimic parts of human breast milk\u2014and may lead to advances in adult nutrition along the way. But to bring artificial breast milk to market, they\u2019ll need to do some tough science and overcome regulatory and ethical hurdles.\xa0\n\n\n\nWhat do you think about the show? Let us know on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or email us: FOEPodcast@wsj.com\xa0\n\n\n\nFurther reading:\xa0\n\nThe \u2018Arms Race\u2019 to Build a Better Baby Formula\xa0\n\nBaby-Formula Shortage Worsened by Drop in Breast-Feeding Rates\xa0\n\nBaby-Formula Makers Face FTC Investigation for Collusion\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices