Preventing global ecosystem collapse requires the 1 specific chemical process performed by marine bacteria. Over 20,000 species of marine worms fail to achieve true decomposition without external ...
Composting is the process of turning organic waste, such as kitchen scraps and yard debris, into nutrient-rich fertilizer. This transformation is facilitated by microorganisms, including bacteria and ...
No matter where the body is buried, the microbial network behind the cadaver’s decomposition remains essentially the same. Researchers from Colorado State University (CSU) and the University of ...
The cold weather could actually be keeping E. coli and other bacteria in the Potomac River from the raw sewage spill alive longer by slowing the natural cleansing process. “So, those colder ...
Accurately determining the time since death is an important aspect of forensic sciences and casework. Accurately determining the time since death is an important aspect of forensic sciences and ...
The thenatomicrobiome refers to the microbial community existing on or in an animal or human host after it dies. Better understanding the thenatomicrobiome could have direct applications in forensic ...
Decomposing bodies are often characterized by their pungent and nauseating odor, which is a result of bacteria and grubs breaking down every inch of flesh. Scientists, however, have been intrigued by ...