1,000-year-old Mesoamerican mummy from Mexico reveals ancient human gut microbiome | NYGazet

Ancient mummy in Mexico reveals a 1,000-year-old human gut microbiome, offering insights into pre-Hispanic diets and lifestyles.

The remarkably well-preserved remains of a man who died in central Mexico around 1,000 years ago have revealed the ancient human microbiome — the community of bacteria that once thrived in his intestines. The findings, published in PLOS ONE, offer a ... [3430 chars]