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

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0:00
Welcome to Episode 12
1:15
Bugs and Crop Production
3:06
Alex, Markandeya, and DNA Microarrays
4:29
Welcome Markandeya to the Show
6:29
Markandeya’s Story: Early Genetics with Rice Crops
9:30
The Development of a Pheromone to Control Bug Populations
12:11
Locust Epidemics and Agriculture
14:30
The Diversity of Insect Pheromones
22:07
Why Bugs Follow Markandeya Everywhere
26:55
The Concept of Clean Food
28:26
The Magic of Markandeya’s Pheromones
33:23
Endless Possibilities of Computational Biology Skills
35:39
The Interdisciplinary Nature of Markandeya’s Work
38:18
Benefits of Integrating Computational Biology into Research
41:33
What is a BioHacker to You?
42:42
Closing Thoughts
BioHackers Podcast
BioHackers Podcast Ep. 12 – Bug Pheromones & Agriculture featuring Markandeya Gorantla
May 08, 2023 Season 1 Episode 12
David James Clarke IV and Alex Feltus featuring Markandeya Gorantla

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!