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    Ötzi and his microbiome: a 5,300-year-old relationship

    2026-06-03T15:57:00Z

    Researchers have obtained a detailed picture of the microbial community associated with the Iceman mummy Ötzi. The study provides insights into a complex microbiome, ranging from the gut flora of a Copper Age human to cold-adapted yeasts.