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What is plastination?

Plastination is a unique technique for preserving biological tissue, invented by Gunther von Hagens. It involves replacing the body's water and fats with reactive plastics like silicone, which then harden. This process stops decay and allows specimens to be displayed without special conditions, offering a durable and detailed look inside the human body, as seen in his Body Worlds exhibitions.

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