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  2. Corpse decomposition - Wikipedia

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    A decomposing human body in the earth will eventually release approximately 32 g (1.1 oz) of nitrogen, 10 g (0.35 oz) of phosphorus, 4 g (0.14 oz) of potassium, and 1 g (0.035 oz) of magnesium for every kilogram of dry body mass, making changes in the chemistry of the soil around it that may persist for years.

  3. Stages of human death - Wikipedia

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    Stage 2: Early decomposition – Bacteria grow throughout the body, releasing gases, including putrescine and cadaverine, which in turn bloat the body and cause an unpleasant odor. Stage 3: Advanced decomposition – This stage brings further discoloration to the body. The gases from bacterial decay begin to escape, causing a strong odor.

  4. Chemical process of decomposition - Wikipedia

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    The human body is composed of approximately: 64% water, 20% protein, 10% fat, 1% carbohydrate, 5% minerals. [1] The decomposition of soft tissue is characterized by the breakdown of these macromolecules, and thus a large proportion of the decomposition products should reflect the amount of protein and fat content initially present in the body. [4]

  5. Body farm - Wikipedia

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    Each stage of death is analyzed independently at the Body Farms to get a better understanding of the decomposition process on the body. Medical practitioners determine which insects or what climate cause human bodies to decompose the quickest, or in which manner they decompose according to differences in temperature or type of insect.

  6. Putrefaction - Wikipedia

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    Generally, the term decomposition encompasses the biochemical processes that occur from the physical death of the person (or animal) until the skeletonization of the body. Putrefaction is one of seven stages of decomposition ; as such, the term putrescible identifies all organic matter (animal and human) that is biochemically subject to ...

  7. Decomposition - Wikipedia

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    Decomposition rates are low under very wet or very dry conditions. Decomposition rates are highest in damp, moist conditions with adequate levels of oxygen. Wet soils tend to become deficient in oxygen (this is especially true in wetlands), which slows microbial growth. In dry soils, decomposition slows as well, but bacteria continue to grow ...

  8. Human remains 'in various states of decomposition' found on ...

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    Human remains that had been decomposing “for an extended period of time” have been discovered just off of a public hiking trail in Utah, police said. The Washington City Police Department ...

  9. Human composting - Wikipedia

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    Although the natural decomposition of human corpses into soil is a long-standing practice, a more rapid process that was developed in the early 21st century by Katrina Spade, entails encasing human corpses in wood chips, straw, and alfalfa until thermophile microbes decompose the body. [3]