Florida school is world's first to use artificial frogs for dissection

25 Nov 2019

Florida school is world’s first to use artificial frogs for dissection

Florida school is world’s first to use artificial frogs for dissectionStudents need to dissect or cut open frogs during a practical biology class. They do so to understand the internal structure and parts of the body for study.

However, the JW Mitchell High School in New Port Richey, Florida, US has become the first school in the world to use man-made or artificial frogs in their science laboratories.

The new artificial or synthetic frogs are called SynFrogs and are made by a company called SynDaver.
 	This company also makes models of humans and other animals for classroom or laboratory studies.
 	The SynFrog looks and feels exactly like a real frog. Its synthetic tissues are made using salts, fibres and water. They are also free of chemicals and can be reused.
 	The students of JW Mitchell High School will be able to learn the biology of frogs without harming the real animal or using dead preserved frogs.
 	Dissecting dead preserved frogs can sometimes lead to harmful health effects. Also, the smell of the real frog makes some students uncomfortable.

The SynFrog costs US$150 each.

SynDaver also thanked PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) for funding the project. PETA funded US$150,000 to help SynDaver in developing the synthetic frog.

Recommended for Middle Grades

Students need to dissect or cut open frogs during a practical biology class. They do so to understand the internal structure and parts of the […]

To read more...

Share your comment! Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

To post your comment Login/Signup