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Ancient Microbes Survive With Iceman

Updated 2026-06-06 12:00 UTC 1 source Neutral

Scientists have discovered that some ancient microbes found with Ötzi the Iceman are still capable of growth. This finding challenges our understanding of microbial survival and could have significant implications for paleoecology.

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Ars Technica
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