Students skip slime, stink with virtual dissection

May 31, 2008 By P.J. DICKERSCHEID, Associated Press Writer Students skip slime, stink with virtual dissection (AP)

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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