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 ...

Students Victoria Deal, Carlee Green and Kadri Greene clean the bones of a donor in the processing lab. Few bear witness to human decomposition. We embalm and seal bodies in caskets, and bury them six ...

Americans insist on experiencing "death with dignity." The reality, however, is that death is not even remotely a dignified process, particularly if nature is allowed to take its course unimpeded.

The speed at which deadwood decomposes in forests depends on the climate as well as on fungi and insects. An international research team has now determined the annual contribution made by deadwood to ...

People have long wondered whether modern-day human corpses take longer to decompose due to the addition of preservatives in the food chain. The claim dates back to at least 1991, when an article was ...

The word decomposition means to break down into smaller parts. We use it in several different areas. We also use decomposition to help with everyday tasks and problems - like planning and shopping for ...