i09's Annalee Newitz is donating her body to science when she dies. In a moving and fascinating article, she tells the story of her mother's death, how it led her to make this choice for herself, and what happens to bodies once they find their way into the hands of medical schools and scientists.
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10:15 am Wed
Mar 27, 2013
Honoring death by donating your body to science
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I enjoy the fun science stunts on ScienceBob’s YouTube Channel.
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