The Molecular Genetic Basis of Herbivory between Butterflies and their Host-Plants - Dr Sumitha Nallu

Today we are joined by Dr Sumitha Nallu from the University of Chicago. Sumitha is the author of 'The Molecular Genetic Basis of Herbivory between Butterflies and their Host-Plants'. Join us to discover more about the genetic basis of herbivory between butterflies and plants. What is comparative transcriptomics analysis ? How was next generation sequencing used in this paper? What impacts will this piece have on our environment? In this episode, Sumitha answers all of these questions and more.


We will also gain further insights into 'The Molecular Genetic Basis of Herbivory between Butterflies and their Host-Plants', its impacts and the motivation behind Sumitha's work.


In today's episode, we discuss:


Sumitha describes her academic background and motivation. [01:43]


We are guided through 'The Molecular Genetic Basis of Herbivory between Butterflies and their Host-Plants'. [05:17]


Why were wild-caught female butterflies used for this study? [10:55]


What is hot in Sumitha's field? [22:53]


Finally, Sumitha gives us her one piece of advice for anyone undertaking a PhD. [25:50]


Read the article here!


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