Scientists find yeast in ancient Iceman's guts-and make bread
Scientists have discovered ancient yeast strains within the gut of the 5,300-year-old Iceman mummy, Oetzi. Researchers successfully used these dormant microbes to bake sourdough bread, providing unique insights into ancient microbial life.
Why it matters
This discovery offers a rare, tangible connection to ancient human history and advances our understanding of microbial preservation in extreme environments.
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