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An electric tongue helps researchers study fish flavors

Posted on April 2, 2019October 24, 2022 by Erica Curles

Researchers have pinpointed several compounds that are strongly associated with positive and negative tastes in white fish fillets.

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    We must go deeper: Submerging net cages for healthier fish

    Posted on February 25, 2019October 24, 2022 by Erica Curles

    Most fish farming in the ocean uses net cages that float because it is easier to feed and remove fish at the surface and because some fish…

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      When it comes to buying seafood, there are five kinds of people. Which one are you?

      Posted on January 21, 2019October 24, 2022 by Erica Curles

      What makes a person choose a certain kind of fish when shopping at the grocery store? A group of German researchers surveyed shoppers to…

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        Does the age of grapes impact the smell of your wine?

        Posted on January 10, 2019October 24, 2022 by Mary Sabuda

        Different stages of Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling grape development are associated with quite a few changes in wine aroma.

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          Implanting sensors in fish to monitor their stress levels in the wild

          Posted on November 13, 2018October 24, 2022 by Erica Curles

          Measuring heart rate continuously can show how long it truly takes for fish to recover from stressful events.

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            What influences the flavor of different wines?

            Posted on October 29, 2018October 24, 2022 by Mary Sabuda

            You sit down at a restaurant and peruse the menu for the best wine to pair with your dinner. Do you choose a red wine like Cabernet…

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              You may be getting catfished by catfish

              Posted on October 12, 2018October 24, 2022 by Erica Curles

              A recent study of catfish products found that 7 of the 80 products tested were mislabeled, of which 5 were from restaurants and 2 were from…

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                Increasing Muscle Mass in Fish with Gene Editing

                Posted on July 20, 2018October 24, 2022 by Erica Curles

                There may be concerns with genetically modified organisms (GMO), but the effectiveness of gene editing in developing more productive plants…

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                  Three For The Price of One: Testing Sustainable Aquaculture Systems

                  Posted on June 11, 2018October 24, 2022 by Erica Curles

                  Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture (IMTA) may be the future of aquaculture. Compared to traditional farms that only grow one species, IMTA…

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                    Are Pink Salmon the Key to Better Fish Farming?

                    Posted on April 25, 2018October 24, 2022 by Erica Curles

                    In the aquaculture industry, one of the most important and most costly parts of raising fish, especially carnivorous fish, is providing them…

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