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Scientists Made Sourdough Bread With Yeast Found on Ötzi the Iceman's Mummified Body
Researchers successfully recreated sourdough bread using yeast discovered on the mummified remains of Ötzi the Iceman found in the Alps. This discovery provides a rare glimpse into ancient fermentation techniques and biological preservation. The study highlights the enduring nature of certain microorganisms across millennia.
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