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An Evaluation of Embalmed Cadaveric Human Tissue in the Investigation of Multiple Freeze and Thaw Cycles on the Histological Morphology of Human Bone
DownloadFall 2012
Our understanding of the myriad of possible taphonomic agents acting on remains in a forensic context has dramatically increased over the last two decades (Haglund and Sorg, 2002); however, the effects of cold temperature on the microstructure of bone tissue are still not well understood. Recent...
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Fragmentation of calcined bone: Aspects relating to improving recovery of calcined bone from fatal fire scenes
DownloadSpring 2013
Burning has a significant effect on the human body. Soft tissue is burnt and bone is significantly altered as water and organic content is lost. These changes cause bone to become brittle, fragile and prone to fragmentation, complicating recovery of remains. In an effort to maximize remains...