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.