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Scientists find 'signs of life' inside 5,300-year-old mummy in remarkable discovery
Scientists discovered traces of ancient microbes, including cold-adapted yeasts and gut bacteria, inside Ötzi the Iceman's 5,300-year-old remains. The study, published in Microbiome, reveals a complex microbial community offering insights into early human microbiomes and environmental interactions.
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