Ötzi the mummy: specialized microorganisms colonize the prehistoric body

The Iceman mummy, discovered in the Alps more than thirty years ago, harbors a unique microbial flora adapted to its preservation environment.

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Specialized microorganisms have colonized this well-preserved prehistoric body, forming a distinctive ecosystem within its tissues.

This study enhances our knowledge of taphonomy, post-mortem preservation, and microbiology of ancient remains.

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