Scientists find 'signs of life' inside 5,300-year-old mummy in remarkable discovery
Researchers found ancient microbes inside Ötzi the Iceman that may have persisted over 5,300 years. A new study shares details of a rare glimpse into microbial history.
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Discovery Scientists find 'signs of life' inside 5,300-year-old mummy in remarkable discovery Mummy was found inside Alpine glacier in 1991 — his remains date back to 3300 BC By Andrea Margolis Fox News Published June 22, 2026 8:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Ancient ceramics, gold unearthed in 1,000-year-old tomb in Panama New video from the El Caño archaeological site in Panama shows finely crafted ceramics discovered inside a newly excavated tomb dating back more than 1,000 years. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Researchers have uncovered traces of ancient microbes inside a mummy — unexpected "signs of life" that may have persisted for more than 5,300 years.
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