• BioHackers Podcast Ep. 12 – Bug Pheromones & Agriculture featuring Markandeya Gorantla

  • May 8 2023
  • Length: 44 mins
  • Podcast

BioHackers Podcast Ep. 12 – Bug Pheromones & Agriculture featuring Markandeya Gorantla

  • Summary

  • Welcome to Episode 12 of the BioHackers Podcast!

    In this episode, David and Alex welcome world-renown insectologist Markandeya Gorantla from India. Together, they explore insect pheromones as a solution for crop-destroying pests, the power of interdisciplinary research, GMOs, insect attraction, and how computational biology can help anyone solve humanity’s largest problems as well as landing you a sweet bug posse!

    Watch the Video Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qYAI3hHQcvU

    Here is a list of topics:

    • Welcome to Episode 12 (00:00)
    • Bugs and Crop Production (1:15)
    • Alex, Markandeya, and DNA Microarrays (3:06)
    • Welcome Markandeya to the Show (4:29)
    • Markandeya’s Story: Early Genetics with Rice Crops (6:29)
    • The Development of a Pheromone to Control Bug Populations (9:30)
    • Locust Epidemics and Agriculture (12:11)
    • The Diversity of Insect Pheromones (14:30)
    • Why Bugs Follow Markandeya Everywhere (22:07)
    • The Concept of Clean Food (26:55)
    • The Magic of Markandeya’s Pheromones (28:26)
    • Endless Possibilities of Computational Biology Skills (33:23)
    • The Interdisciplinary Nature of Markandeya’s Work (35:39)
    • Benefits of Integrating Computational Biology into Research (38:18)
    • What is a BioHacker to You? (41:33)
    • Closing Thoughts (42:42)

    Enjoy the Show!

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