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Decomposition Microbes and Time of Death Estimation

Exploring microbial progression in cadaver decomposition, the chapter discusses how specific microbes can aid in determining the time of death within a narrow window. It touches on the stages of microbial decay after death and the potential forensic applications of using different microbial samples globally. Additionally, the hosts engage with listener questions, including the common experience of seeing patterns when rubbing one's eyes and the physiological explanation behind it.

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