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Forensic Science
Data on forensic science discussed by researchers at University of Alicante
May 9th, 2009
According to recent research published in the journal Forensic Science International, "Due to its necrophagy, the Neotropical beetle Oxelytrum discicolle (Brulle, 1840) is found in association with human corpses." "Its biology can provide important information to determine the postmortem interval (PMI). We studied the life cycle of O. discicolle in the laboratory under three constant temperatures (15,20 and 28 degrees C) and under natural conditions (mean T = 18.5 degrees C) in a cloud forest in Altos de Pipe (10 degrees 20'N, 66 degrees 55'W) Miranda state, Venezuela," wrote Y. Velasquez and colleagues, University of Alicante. The researchers...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2009-05-09)
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