Scientists Bake Bread Using Yeast Found in Ötzi the Iceman's Gut

Scientists have successfully isolated yeast from the gut of Ötzi the Iceman, a 5,300-year-old mummy, and used it to bake bread. This unique experiment offers a taste of ancient culinary practices.

3 Jun, 05:54 — 3 Jun, 05:54

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japan-timesMostly Factual8h ago

Scientists find yeast in ancient Iceman’s guts — and make bread

An analysis of his microbiome revealed a particular kind of a gut bacteria that is almost non-existent among modern humans.

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First report: dagbladet · 3 Jun, 00:39|Full coverage: 4 · 12h|Window: 12h

dagbladet3 Jun, 00:39First to report

Gjær fra Ötzis mage brukt i brødbaking

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japan-times3 Jun, 05:54

Scientists find yeast in ancient Iceman’s guts — and make bread

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tvn243 Jun, 06:54

Upiekli chleb z drożdży znalezionych na Człowieku Lodu

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Scientists Bake Bread Using Yeast Found in Ötzi the Iceman's Gut

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Scientists find yeast in ancient Iceman’s guts — and make bread

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Gjær fra Ötzis mage brukt i brødbaking

Scientists find yeast in ancient Iceman’s guts — and make bread

Upiekli chleb z drożdży znalezionych na Człowieku Lodu

Des chercheurs trouvent de la levure dans les entrailles de l’homme des glaces Ötzi... et en font du pain

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