How Scientists Are Increasing Corpses' Lifespans with Flies
It’s a morbid thought, but scientists are exploring what happens to human corpses after death. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh have recently made a breakthrough in understanding how the lifespan of a corpse is determined by a variety of factors. According to their findings, the rate at which corpses decompose is not only affected by the temperature and environment, but also the way in which the body is left after death.
These findings could have implications for forensic investigations, as they could help to estimate how long a body has been dead and how long it has been in its current environment. The team also used their findings to create a model of corpse decomposition which could be used to estimate the lifespan of corpses in different conditions.
source: Phys.org