Josh Benoit

In this intriguing discussion, Dr. Joshua Benoit, a biological sciences professor at the University of Cincinnati, and Dr. Sinead English delve into the fascinating world of cockroach milk. They share how this surprisingly nutritious substance is produced by the unique cockroach species Diploptera punctata, which gives live birth and nurses its young. The researchers explore the evolution of viviparity in insects, the composition and extraction of cockroach milk, and the potential for it to become a new food source—if only it could be tasted!