Students skip slime, stink with virtual dissection
May 31, 2008 By P.J. DICKERSCHEID, Associated Press Writer
In this handout photo provided by Digital Frog International, a screen shot is shown of a frog dissection image from a virtual dissection program that includes the frog and instructions to the student. This is part of a virtual dissection program, which could save schools money. It's also an alternative to students who find live dissection repulsive. (AP photo/Digital Frog International)
(AP) -- It's not just concern for the squeamish biology students who wince at the feel and smell of cutting into a formaldehyde-soaked animal. Think about the frog. The pig. Or even the rat.
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