BioHackers Podcast

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

May 08, 2023 David James Clarke IV and Alex Feltus featuring Markandeya Gorantla Season 1 Episode 12
BioHackers Podcast
BioHackers Podcast Ep. 12 – Bug Pheromones & Agriculture featuring Markandeya Gorantla
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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!

Welcome to Episode 12
Bugs and Crop Production
Alex, Markandeya, and DNA Microarrays
Welcome Markandeya to the Show
Markandeya’s Story: Early Genetics with Rice Crops
The Development of a Pheromone to Control Bug Populations
Locust Epidemics and Agriculture
The Diversity of Insect Pheromones
Why Bugs Follow Markandeya Everywhere
The Concept of Clean Food
The Magic of Markandeya’s Pheromones
Endless Possibilities of Computational Biology Skills
The Interdisciplinary Nature of Markandeya’s Work
Benefits of Integrating Computational Biology into Research
What is a BioHacker to You?
Closing Thoughts