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Ötzi the Ice Man Contains Still-Living Microbes
Episode 373 Despite being 5,300-years-old, the gut microbiome of the famous Ötzi the Ice Man appears to be still alive. A mix of ancient and modern bacteria have been found on Ötzi’s mummified remains - which are preserv...
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Ötzi the Ice Man Contains Still-Living Microbes is an episode from New Scientist Weekly by New Scientist. Episode 373 Despite being 5,300-years-old, the gut microbiome of the famous Ötzi the Ice Man appears to be still alive. A mix of ancie...
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Published Jun 3, 2026, 15:53 long, audio available.
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