The Times of India

5,300-year-old yeast from Oetzi the Iceman's body makes delicious sourdough bread, while brewing beer remains on the list!

Scientists found living yeast inside Oetzi the Iceman, a man frozen for over 5,300 years. This ancient microbe survived for millennia. Researchers successfully reproduced the yeast and used it to bake sourdough bread. The discovery highlights the resilience of ancient microbes and offers a glimpse into the past. Brewing beer with the yeast is also being considered.