The chemical that turns locusts from Jekyll into Hyde

The chemical that turns locusts from Jekyll into Hyde

Podcast: Chemical turns locusts from Jekyll into Hyde

Swarms of migratory locusts regularly devastate crops across the world, but why these swarms form has been a mystery. Now, a team of researchers has identified a compound that causes solitary locusts to come together in their billions. On this week’s Nature Podcast, we discuss how the discovery could have practical applications for preventing future swarms. Plus, get the latest news on the COVID-19 pandemic in our weekly Coronapod segment.

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