Myth of the Human Body exhibit now in Manila

MANILA, Philippines - The exhibit that has aroused the interest of people around the world has finally come to town.

The Myth of the Human Body, an exhibit showcasing real human specimens, had its Philippine debut last Oct. 15 in Taguig City.

Only a few years ago, it was unimaginable to dissect the human body and exhibit it to the public, as this would pose related problems to human dignity, ethics, and religion.

This kind of exhibit can already be staged today, however, as life and medical sciences are ever developing, triggering the public’s curiosity about the body’s structure.

Through the exhibit, people will easily understand the process of birth, aging, sickness, and death, and will realize the mystery of life.

The real human body samples in the exhibit were made possible by a process called plastination, developed by a German anatomist Gunther von Hagens.

Plastination is an innovative anatomical technology where specimens are permanently preserved — retaining the texture of the skin tissues and the microscopic capillaries as if they were alive.

Unlike other preservation techniques which usually call for refrigerated temperatures, bodies that underwent the plastination process can be viewed in places under room temperature.

Virtually nine percent of the viewers of the exhibit have cut their smoking and drinking; 25 percent have started to exercise to stay healthy, according to a survey by the University of Kassel in Germany. People will indeed realize the value of health and life by seeing healthy and sick organs on display.  

The exhibit is not only a visual delight but also an educational medium that will help unravel the mysteries of the human body better than any existing scientific materials.

It shows specific body systems like the musculo-skeletal, nervous, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, and urinary systems.

A section of the exhibit will detail the growth cycle of the human embryo in 16 stages beginning from the second week.

Specimens of disease-affected organs with guided explanations are shown; the marvel of the human brain is also highlighted.

The Myth of the Human Body has become the most phenomenal and successful exhibit with over 20 million viewers all over the world.

For more information on the exhibit, contact Rosse Gamban, marketing officer of Bikiworld, at 0916-3211445 or visit the exhibit at Neobabylon building, 9 Bayani Road, AFPOVAI, Taguig City. The exhibit runs until April 17, 2011.