Behind the scenes of the 'modern post-mortem'
What happens to us after we die?
It is impossible to say for certain. But for some individuals, if their cause of death is sudden, violent or unknown, an examination of their body - known as a "post-mortem" or "autopsy" - will be carried out.
These investigations - though uncomfortable subject matter for some - tell scientists more about life, through death.
5 live Daily's Adrian Chiles and Naked Scientists host Dr Chris Smith decided to go behind the scenes at a pathology lab to find out more about the process, and why it is changing.
Read the full article here: Behind the scenes of the 'modern post-mortem'
Listen to the podcast: What happens during a post-mortem?
