A new study indicates unique and changing microbial communities present during the decomposition of human cadavers look to be a reliable 'clock' for forensic scientists. A new study led by the ...

Carrion is something we choose to stay away from - it looks awful, writhes with insects, and smells really bad. Why would anyone study the remains of dead animals? Aa Aa Aa Carrion, or the remains of ...

Humans may be accelerating the rate at which organic matter decomposes in rivers and streams on a global scale, according to a new study. That could pose a threat to biodiversity in waterways around ...

Bugs in the soil are more important than those in our gut in determining how fast we will decompose once we're buried, say experts. This is one of the most surprising findings to come out of a new ...

Sept. 12 (UPI) --Scientists have developed a better way to study the necrobiome, the collections of big and small organisms that help plants and animals decay. Death and decomposition are vital to ...

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Once a person is dead, their body usually starts to decay immediately, although a good embalming job can delay decay. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

What truly happens to the human body after death? From the first minutes to long-term decomposition, we explore the biological journey of the body shedding light on a natural process that’s both ...