plastinationbased
Plastinationbased is a term used to describe methods, products, or research that rely on plastination to preserve biological specimens for extended study and display. Plastination is a preservation technique developed by Gunther von Hagens in the 1970s that replaces water and fat in tissues with stable polymers, producing specimens that are dry, odorless, and durable enough for handling and teaching.
Procedures typical of plastinationbased work begin with fixation to halt decay, followed by dehydration with acetone
Applications of plastinationbased methods span medical education, anatomy laboratories, and public exhibitions in museums. Advantages include
Ethical considerations are central to plastinationbased work, particularly regarding informed donor consent, privacy, and the responsible