Meat is a food that is very susceptible to bacteria. If not stored properly, it can spoil quickly and become a health hazard. Learning to spot the signs of spoiled meat is crucial to preventing food ...

The first stage of decomposition (termed “the fresh stage”) occurs between the moment of death and the first signs of bloat. Within this period there are no outward signs of physical change, ...

They wanted to examine the kinds of bacteria that are present during this particular stage of decomposition. The scientists placed two dead guys on their backs outside. The first man (#016) was ...

The Living Dead: Bacterial Community Structure of a Cadaver at the Onset and End of the Bloat Stage of Decomposition. PLoS ONE , 2013; 8 (10): e77733 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0077733 Cite This Page : ...