Frozen CSI: Key bacterial species that can serve as "biomarkers of death" in frigid conditions have been found by researchers, aiding investigators when visual examination falls short.
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Found dead in the snow − how microbes can help pinpoint time of death for forensic investigations in frigid conditions
An accurate estimate of when someone died is a critical part of forensic investigations. In extremely cold conditions, molecular biology can provide critical information where the naked eye cannot.The Conversation