SRM Live S03E03 - What's up with all the caterpillars in town? IGEM

During this live radio show, we will be talking about a little
creature that always causes havoc here in the Netherlands The oak
processionary caterpillars have been the reason for so many nuances
for such a long time they even have their own research centers
fully dedicated to studying their impact and development. Every
year, millions of euros are spent on controlling this species and
yet, no progress has been made at keeping the caterpillars in
check. We will talk to a team of students at the Maastricht Science
Programme who have decided to put an end to all of this once and
for all. As part of the iGEM competition, they are developing a
project that is set to finally create an environmentally friendly
solution to the caterpillar infestation. As part of the
conversation we will also have the lovely insights from our
tree-man, Jim Haagmans. What can he say about the impact of the
caterpillars on the trees? What are the relationships between the
trees and this species and other insects? How do they all connect?
Let's try and find out.