👉 Necrobiology, or forensic taphonomy, is the study of the processes that affect the remains of living organisms after death, particularly in the context of criminal investigations. This field combines elements of biology, chemistry, and anthropology to understand how tissues decompose, how bones and other skeletal remains change over time, and how environmental factors influence the preservation or alteration of evidence. Necrobiologists analyze these changes to reconstruct the circumstances of death, estimate postmortem intervals, and identify potential causes of death or signs of trauma. This research is crucial for forensic scientists in piecing together crime scenes and providing scientific support in legal proceedings.
