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  2. Health risks from dead bodies - Wikipedia

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    The substances cadaverine and putrescine are produced during the decomposition of animal (including human) bodies, and both give off a foul odor. [4] They are toxic if massive doses are ingested ( acute oral toxicity of 2 g per kg of body weight of pure putrescine in rats, a larger dose for cadaverine); there are no effects at all for a tenth ...

  3. Embalming chemicals - Wikipedia

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    Water Conditioner. These are designed to balance the "hardness" of water (the presence of other trace chemicals that change the water's pH or neutrality) and to help reduce the deceased's acidity, a by-product of decomposition, as formaldehyde works best in an alkaline environment. Additionally, water conditioners may be used to help inactivate ...

  4. Death smell - Wikipedia

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    The "smell of death" research has been permitted as evidence in court. In the 2011 Caylee Anthony case, in which Casey Anthony was accused of having murdered her 2-year-old daughter, the scent from inside the trunk of the car in which she was accused of having stored a dead body was collected and then assessed by an expert witness. [7]

  5. Why food safety experts stand behind the 'when in doubt ... - AOL

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    "An off-putting smell from a dairy product, canned or packaged item is cause for concern," she said. Additionally, just because food is canned or jarred does not mean it is safe to eat, she said.

  6. What's That Smell? Animal Disposer Should Get Off His ... - AOL

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    By Ivan Moreno ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- New Mexico authorities are making a stink after an odor wafting from a New Mexico property led them to a foul discovery -- dozens of dead animals, including the ...

  7. Tomasko said one approach that local governments can take is removing the decaying algae from the water. In addition to removing the mess, it also removes nutrients from the water that could fuel ...

  8. Detritus - Wikipedia

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    The remains of decaying plants or animals, or their tissue parts, and feces gradually lose their form due to physical processes and the action of decomposers, including grazers, bacteria, and fungi. [1] Decomposition, the process by which organic matter is decomposed, occurs in several phases.

  9. Holding your pee can have dangerous health risks, experts say

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    Heeding your body’s cues as quickly as you can is always best, experts said, especially since you never know when your urethra has encountered bacteria that could lead to a UTI.