
Frank Maixner
Frank Maixner is the director of the Institute for Mummy Studies at Eurac Research. He has contributed to the study of Ötzi the Iceman, noting that the discovery of living microorganisms on the mummy highlights its status as a dynamic biological system, rather than a static relic, providing insights into ancient life and preservation.
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Frank Maixner stated that the discovery points to a continuous presence of certain microorganisms on the mummy throughout its long history.
Ötzi the Iceman still harbors living microbes more than 5,300 years onFox News·
United States· 2026-06-22


