Scientists Revive Ötzi the Iceman's Ancient Yeast to Bake Bread
Scientists have discovered living microbes, including yeast, in the gut of Ötzi the Iceman, a 5,300-year-old mummy. Researchers successfully used this ancient yeast to bake bread, offering a unique glimpse into the Iceman's diet and the microbial world of the past.
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By TOI Science Desk
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