"The Microbial Signature of Death: Uncovering Clues for Forensic Science"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by indy100
New research published in Nature Microbiology reveals that all corpses share similarities in microbial networks regardless of their origin, as they contain bacteria and fungal decomposers essential to the natural world. The study, which involved burying 36 donated corpses in different locations, found that all samples featured the same selection of microbes, suggesting that insects could play a role in carrying these microbes to decomposing human and animal remains. This discovery sheds light on the intricate ecosystem of decomposition and its role in plant production.
