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AI estimates time since death using microbial data

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Researchers have developed an AI system named mHolmes that estimates the time since death by analyzing microbial data from cadavers. This system was trained using public data from 34 human cadavers and published in Nature Communications. While still in development, mHolmes has the potential to significantly enhance forensic investigations. AI

IMPACT Potential to significantly improve forensic investigations by providing more accurate time-since-death estimates.

RANK_REASON Research paper published in Nature Communications detailing a new AI system. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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AI estimates time since death using microbial data

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