Scientists bake bread with yeast from 5,300-year-old mummy

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Researchers in Italy say making beer with the revived microorganisms could be next Scientists have baked sourdough bread using ancient yeast harvested from a 5,300-year-old mummy’s insides and skin, according to Eurac Research. The Italian-based research center reported on Wednesday that its scientists discovered several strains of cold-resistant yeast from the Copper Age mummy nicknamed Otzi the Iceman, which was found in the Italian Alps in 1991. Scientists examined microorganisms found on

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Scientists bake bread with yeast from 5,300-year-old mummy https://www.rt.com - 06.06.2026 21:14