European Academy of Bozen/Bolzano (EURAC)

New discoveries concerning Ötzi's genetic history

Researchers at EURAC have made new discoveries about Ötzi's genetic history, clarifying that his maternal lineage is no longer present in modern populations. The study found that Ötzi's mitochondrial DNA, named K1f, originated locally in the Alps and is now extinct.

SourceEuropean Academy of Bozen/Bolzano (EURAC)·JournalScientific Reports·DateJan 14, 2016

Pathogens found in Otzi's stomach

Researchers found a potentially virulent strain of bacteria in Ötzi's stomach contents, which reacted with his immune system. The discovery sheds light on the coexistence of humans and Helicobacter pylori, suggesting that two strain types may have recombined into today's European version.

SourceEuropean Academy of Bozen/Bolzano (EURAC)·JournalScience·DateJan 7, 2016