Found dead in the snow − how microbes can help pinpoint time of death for forensic investigations in frigid conditions
By Noemi Procopio, Senior Research Fellow, School of Law and Policing, University of Central Lancashire
Lavinia Iancu, Assistant Professor of Forensic Science, Director of the Forensic Science Program, University of North Dakota
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.
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Monday, September 9, 2024