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Ciencia·13/6/2026Resumen IA

Scientists find some microbes in Ötzi the Iceman mummy are still alive

Scientists have discovered that some microbes found on and inside Ötzi the Iceman, a 5,300-year-old mummy, may still be alive. A new study analyzed the mummy's DNA, identifying fungal species adapted to cold environments that likely colonized his body before he died and froze. The research suggests these microbes could remain active for thousands of years, offering insights into ancient human microbiomes and posing challenges for preserving organic remains.

5,300-Year-Old Yeast from Ötzi the Iceman Revived, Used to Bake Sourdough

Scientists studying Ötzi, the 5,300-year-old Copper Age mummy, discovered cold-loving yeast in his preserved remains. Despite challenges distinguishing ancient microbes from modern contaminants, one yeast genus was cultured and used to bake sourdough, showing its preserved fermenting ability.

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Ötzi the Iceman's Body Hosts Ancient and Modern Microbes

Ciencia

7/6/2026Resumen IA

Ötzi the Iceman's Body Hosts Ancient and Modern Microbes

Ötzi, the 5,300-year-old Copper Age mummy, hosts a mix of ancient and modern microbes, including cold-adapted yeasts and bacteria that have survived for millennia or been introduced recently.

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Levedura da Idade do Bronze encontrada nos intestinos de Ötzi pode ser usada para fazer pão e cerveja

Ciencia

4/6/2026Resumen IA

Levedura da Idade do Bronze encontrada nos intestinos de Ötzi pode ser usada para fazer pão e cerveja

Cientistas descobriram quatro tipos de levedura nos intestinos de Ötzi, o "Homem do Gelo" da Idade do Bronze. Essa levedura, capaz de sobreviver a temperaturas de congelamento, foi cultivada e usada para fazer pão e cogita-se produzir cerveja. A descoberta também sugere usos para decompor produtos químicos.

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Ötzi the Iceman's ancient microbiome reveals surprising microbial echoes

Ciencia

4/6/2026Resumen IA

Ötzi the Iceman's ancient microbiome reveals surprising microbial echoes

A new study reveals that Ötzi the Iceman, Europe's oldest mummy, harbors a microbiome with surprising microbial diversity and continuity. Researchers found that some microbes may have survived in forms blurring the line between ancient residue and ongoing biological activity, potentially even tolerating conservation chemicals.

5300-Year-Old 'Iceman Ötzi' Carries Ancient and Modern Microbes

A study of the 5300-year-old 'Iceman Ötzi' found ancient and modern microbes, some potentially metabolically active. Researchers identified bacteria and fungi, including cold-adapted yeasts, suggesting some microbes may survive and even thrive under current preservation conditions, though no damage to the remains has been observed.

Scoperti lieviti millenari sulla mummia di Ötzi, con potenziali applicazioni alimentari

Un nuovo studio ha rivelato la presenza di lieviti millenari sulla mummia di Ötzi, adattati a basse temperature e con potenziali applicazioni nell'industria alimentare, come la produzione di pane e birra, riducendo il fabbisogno energetico.

Des chercheurs créent du pain et envisagent de la bière à partir de levure trouvée dans les intestins de l'homme des glaces Ötzi

Des scientifiques ont découvert quatre types de levure dans les intestins de l'homme des glaces Ötzi, vieux de 5300 ans. Ils ont réussi à cultiver cette levure pour fabriquer du pain et envisagent de brasser de la bière, ouvrant des perspectives pour la dégradation de produits chimiques.

Ötzi-Mikroben: Forscher finden Hinweise auf Leben in der Gletschermumie

Forscher haben in der 5000 Jahre alten Gletschermumie Ötzi Hefestämme mit moderner DNA entdeckt. Dies deutet darauf hin, dass Mikroorganismen in der Mumie weiterhin leben und sich vermehren, was neue Einblicke in biologische Systeme und potenzielle industrielle Anwendungen ermöglicht.

Scoperti lieviti millenari nel microbioma di Ötzi, potenziali per la ricerca e l'industria alimentare

Un nuovo studio ha analizzato il microbioma di Ötzi, scoprendo lieviti millenari adattati al freddo. Questi microrganismi, sopravvissuti per millenni nel ghiaccio e poi in cella frigorifera, potrebbero aprire scenari inattesi per la ricerca e la produzione alimentare, come la fermentazione a basse temperature.

Ötzi-Mumie: Forscher finden Hinweise auf Leben in 5.000 Jahre altem Gewebe

Forscher haben in Gewebeproben der 5.000 Jahre alten Gletschermumie Ötzi Hefestämme mit moderner DNA entdeckt. Unklar ist, ob sich die Mikroorganismen nach dem Tod vermehrten oder durch das Auftauen aktiviert wurden. Die Funde könnten die Konservierung der Mumie gefährden.

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Forscher finden Hefen in Ötzi-Mumie, die sich möglicherweise vermehrt haben

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Ciencia·3/6/2026Resumen IA

Forscher finden Hefen in Ötzi-Mumie, die sich möglicherweise vermehrt haben

Forscher haben in der über 5.000 Jahre alten Ötzi-Mumie Hefestämme mit moderner DNA entdeckt. Diese könnten sich nach dem Auftauen zur Probenentnahme vermehrt haben und stellen eine potenzielle Gefahr für die Mumie dar.

Scientists Make Sourdough Bread Using Yeast Found in 5,300-Year-Old 'Ice Man' Ötzi

Scientists have successfully made sourdough bread using yeast cultivated from the 5,300-year-old mummy of 'Ice Man' Ötzi. The ancient yeast, found in Ötzi's gut, skin, and bodily fluids, survived in sub-zero temperatures and has potential applications in environmental detoxification.

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