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South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology

Coverage of South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 6 · 11:15 UTCMost recent: Jun 22 · 12:00 UTC
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Ötzi the Icemanperson2Eurac Researchorganization1Microbiomeorganization1cold-adapted yeaststopic1Gut microbiometopic1Marco Samadelliperson1Mohamed S. Sarhanperson1Institute of Mummy Studiesorganization1cold-adapted yeast speciestopic1
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  • SCIENCEJun 22 · 12:00 UTCFOX NEWS
    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.

  • SCIENCEJun 6 · 11:15 UTCARS TECHNICA
    Some ancient microbes frozen with Ötzi the Iceman are still growing

    Ötzi the Iceman's remains host microbes, including cold-adapted yeast species still alive after 5,300 years. Scientists sampled his body and environment to study these microbes, including material from his stomach, skin, and a 1991 block of frozen alpine soil near his body.