Researchers studying a 5300-year-old mummified man have identified bacteria that lived in his gut when he was alive, as well as cold-tolerant fungi that colonised his body after death

La momia, congelada durante 5.300 años y desde hace décadas conservada en una cámara frigorífica, ha sido colonizada por microbios modernos en estado latente que podrían dañarla

El estudio de su microbioma descubre hongos adaptados al frío que se han activado que comprometen el estado de la momia

Ötzi the Iceman is about as deceased as an organism can be.

Scientists have made a startling discovery about Ötzi the Iceman. Microscopic life within his ancient body is still active. These ancient bacteria and yeast are not just…

Estudo detalha bactérias intestinais e micróbios na múmia natural mais antiga conhecida da Europa