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Adipocere and DNA testing

Adipocere is formed during decomposition through the process of saponification.  Saponification is the hydrolysis of a fat or oil by the introduction of water.  Hydrolysis, in turn, is the decomposition of a chemical via the addition and interaction with water.  … Continue reading

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