2 stories tagged #Ötzi the Iceman

  1. 5,300-Year-Old Yeast from Iceman Mummy Used to Bake Sourdough Bread
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    5,300-Year-Old Yeast from Iceman Mummy Used to Bake Sourdough Bread

    Scientists discover living yeast in the gut of Ötzi the Iceman and successfully bake sourdough bread with it.

    2w ago 2 min read
  2. Ötzi the Iceman: A 5,300-Year-Old Dynamic Ecosystem
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    Ötzi the Iceman: A 5,300-Year-Old Dynamic Ecosystem

    New study reveals Ötzi’s mummy hosts living microbes, offering insights into ancient gut bacteria and conservation challenges.

    2w ago 1 min read