Found Dead in Snow – How Microbes Can Help Determine Time of Death for Forensic Investigations in Frigid Conditions

What happens to a dead body in an extremely cold environment? Does it decompose? How do these conditions affect how forensic scientists understand when the person died? Estimating the time of death, also known as the post-mortem interval, is a complex task. It plays an important role in forensic investigations because it can provide critical … Read more