Abel Livingston

In the realm of medical education and research, the preservation of anatomical specimens has traditionally relied on formaldehyde-based fixatives, posing challenges such as loss of 3D orientation, unpleasant odor, and tissue alterations during extended storage. A more contemporary approach introduced in the late 20th century is plastination, which replaces water and fat with durable polymers, providing odorless and stable specimens for ultra-long-term storage.