Most studies of decomposition in forensic entomology and taphonomy have used non-
human cadavers. Following the recommendation of using domestic pig cadavers as …

Simple Summary The post-mortem interval of human cadavers may be estimated based on
insect evidence. In order to identify scientific challenges that pertain to these estimations, I …

Human decomposition is a mosaic system with an intimate association between biotic and
abiotic factors. Despite the integral role of bacteria in the decomposition process, few studies …

Decomposition is a dynamic ecological process dependent upon many factors such as
environment, climate, and bacterial, insect, and vertebrate activity in addition to intrinsic …

Necrophagous invertebrates have been documented to be a predominant driver of
vertebrate carrion decomposition; however, very little is understood about the assembly of …

The processes associated with cadaver decomposition in outdoor settings, particularly those
that occur during the extended postmortem interval (> 30 days) are poorly understood. Thus …

Complex processes of decomposition produce a variety of chemicals as soft tissues, and
their component parts are broken down. Among others, these decomposition byproducts …

Forensic entomology is a branch of forensic science that incorporates insects as a part of
solving crime. Insect-based evidence recovered at a crime scene can be used to estimate …

The use of forensic entomology has become established as a global science. Recent efforts
in the field bridge multiple disciplines including, but not limited to, microbiology, chemistry …

This article reports on the use of comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography–time-
of-flight mass spectrometry (GC× GC–TOFMS) for forensic geotaphonomy application …