Lab Notes

Behind every ground-breaking medical advancement, from gene editing to imaging systems, stands a quiet but essential contributor: the model organism. These species serve as accessible, ethically manageable stand-ins for human biology, giving researchers and educators a practical way to explore complex systems and introduce students to real-world scientific thinking. For today’s medical educators, understanding the characteristics of model organisms and the most common types used in researc …

In today’s fast-evolving world of veterinary medicine, simply reading about anatomy or observing procedures isn’t enough. Veterinary students and educators increasingly seek immersive, hands-on learning approaches. However, training on live animals can be limited, costly, or ethically constrained. Immersive resources such as anatomical models and simulation tools provide a practical bridge between theory and application. Learn why models and simulations are essential to veterinary e …

When working with preserved specimens, the first step in maintaining their structure, texture, and educational value is proper fixation. Specimen fixatives are chemical solutions used to stabilize biological tissues, preventing decay while maintaining their lifelike color and form. In anatomy and pathology labs, fixation halts enzymatic activity, stops bacterial decomposition, and preserves microscopic details that would otherwise be lost hours after death. The fixation process is foundational t …

Building on the success of its original Hands-On Partners program, the Faculty Edition gives instructors, clinicians, and creators a simple way to share trusted anatomical models while earning a five percent (5%) commission on every qualifying order to provide an even deeper opportunity to shape the future of hands-on learning. "Educators are at the center of every breakthrough in healthcare education," said Liz Huff, CEO of Anatomy Warehouse. "The Faculty Edition gives them more than a revenue …

Anatomy Warehouse Webinar Episode 4: SAM4 Auscultation Liz:Hey, it's Liz from Anatomy Warehouse and welcome back to another episode of the Hands-On Lab. I'm glad you're joining us for another deep dive into technology shaping the future of medical education. Today we're focusing on one of the most essential skills every healthcare professional must master, auscultation. We're doing a deep dive into a training tool that makes it easier than ever to learn this classic skill set, the SAM-4 Auscu …

Anatomy Warehouse Webinar Episode 3: Erler Zimmer 3D Printed Models Liz: Hello and welcome to another episode of the Hands-on Lab here at Anatomy Warehouse. I am thrilled that you are joining us today because we've got a deeply fascinating session ahead, putting a spotlight on anatomical models that are leveling up how we teach human anatomy. In our last episode, we walked through Alex Gen AI from NASCO Healthcare, an AI-powered assistant simulation trainer pushing the limits of immersive edu …