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SCOUT· 63%15m·2026-06-03·Science
SCOUT· 63%15m·2026-06-03·ScienceÖtzi the Ice Man Contains Still-Living Microbes
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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 preserved in icy conditions. Found in 1991 by hikers on a glacier in the Alps, Ötzi has already taught us…
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