[Liberal Classic]

Fossilization has always been described as a gradual process. The discovery of partially fossilized tissue, though exciting, does not turn science on its head. These discoveries will help us better understand the process.

Paleontologists have generally been reticent to saw very valuable bones in half, though I'm willing to bet now they will start doing so more often. For anyone who "can't believe" that organic tissues could remain in tact for millions of years, consider what causes tissues to decay and what conditions are conducive to preservation. Consider that insects can be found perfectly preserved in amber millions of years older than these dinosaur fossils.

[MineralMan]

"Consider that insects can be found perfectly preserved in amber millions of years older than these dinosaur fossils."

Bingo! It all depends on the conditions under which the dead animal was preserved. This is pretty exciting stuff, IMO.

[King Prout]

exactly.
I have four words to jog the intellects of the YECers: Pasteur's goose-neck vials.