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Plant-based calamari that rivals real seafood in texture

Plant-based seafood alternatives should have similar flavors, textures and nutritional content to the foods they mimic. And recreating the properties of fried calamari rings, which have a neutral flavor and a firm, chewy texture after being cooked, has been a challenge. Building off previous research, a team describes successfully using plant-based ingredients to mimic calamari […]

Published on April 24, 2025

Virtual Singing Programs Boost Seniors’ Well-Being

Singing can be a balm for the soul, but does it still soothe if a person is singing alone in a virtual crowd? Yes, says a pandemic-era study that tested whether seniors received any emotional or mental benefit from participating in a virtual choir during COVID-19… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on April 24, 2025

How to Cope With a Fear of Flying

Adelynn Campbell’s last plane trip ended with a panic attack that she got through largely with the help of a kind flight attendant. That was last year – before 67 people died in January when an American Airlines jet collided with a helicopter over Washington, D.C., in the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on April 24, 2025