BODY WORLDS is the original and acclaimed exhibition of real human bodies that have been preserved through plastination, a revolutionary process invented by Dr. Gunther von Hagens. The exhibition displays anatomy, physiology and effect of lifestyle choices and has been seen by more than 30 million visitors worldwide. The organs and whole-body plastinates in the exhibition derive from people, who, in their lifetime, generously donated their bodies for plastination, to specifically eduate future generations about health.The mission of BODY WORLDS is to educate visitors about health, disease prevention, lifestyle choices, and the body's full potential.