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Ötzi the Iceman’s Microbiome Still Active

Updated 2026-06-03 09:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

Researchers have discovered that Ötzi the Iceman's gut microbiome is still active more than 5,300 years after his death. Genetic material from his intestines and yeasts continue to exist despite being kept frozen.

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Scientific American
More than 5,300 years after Ötzi’s death, researchers found genetic material from his gut microbiome and identified yeasts that continue to exist despite the mummy being kept below freezing
2026-06-03 08:00 UTC
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