The Eternal Ecosystem: Ancient Yeasts Found Still Growing on Ötzi the Iceman
Researchers at Eurac Research have discovered that specific cold-adapted yeast species have remained active on Ötzi the Iceman for over 5,000 years.
Tag: Ancient DNA
The Iceman’s Living Legacy: Ancient Yeasts Still Growing on 5,300-Year-Old Mummy
Researchers at Eurac Research discover cold-adapted yeast species still reproducing on the remains of Ötzi the Iceman after five millennia.