A new study indicates unique and changing microbial communities present during the decomposition of human cadavers look to be a reliable 'clock' for forensic scientists. A new study led by the ...

Bugs in the soil are more important than those in our gut in determining how fast we will decompose once we're buried, say experts. This is one of the most surprising findings to come out of a new ...

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MOSCOW, October 6. /TASS/. Scientists from the Siberian Federal University (SFU) in collaboration with their German colleagues have concluded that dead zooplankton do not accelerate the decay of ...

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 ...

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