The mere mention of Leonardo da Vinci evokes genius. We know him as a polymath whose interests spanned astronomy, geology, ...

In China, researchers studying the burial site of one of the world's most well-preserved mummies also unearthed what's ...

For centuries people have been simultaneously fascinated by what's inside the human body and squeamish about getting close enough to a cadaver to actually find out. "There's this tension between ...

Using white card stock, scissors and some glue, Horst Kiechle created an anatomically-correct model of the human torso with removable organs. Now you can too! Skip to main content ...

Jeremy Jones, the founder of the Institute of Human Anatomy, says that in September 2019, the Institute of Human Anatomy had a mere 292 Instagram followers. It had no YouTube videos.

Events A new exhibit featuring preserved human bodies is making its North American debut in Boston "Body Worlds: Anatomy of Happiness" is the latest traveling exhibit from Gunther von Hagens.

It has been a long time since my first day of anatomy, but I have vivid memories. The first day of dissecting a human cadaver is an experience that most physicians never forget.

Body Worlds' "Anatomy Of Happiness" is meant to show how different lifestyles affect our bodies. You can follow your gut to decide if you want to see it. It's open through January 9.

New research finds there is significant variation in the anatomy of the human digestive system, with pronounced differences possible between healthy individuals. Skip to content.

Galen dissecting a monkey, Veloso Salgado (1906). wikimedia It wasn’t until the 14th century that anatomy and medical science advanced thanks to the start of systematic human cadaver dissections.