Frank Maixner
Archaeogeneticist specializing in ancient human remains and ancient microbiomes, responsible for analyzing the Iceman's stomach contents, diet, and gut microbiome.
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Mar 31, 2026 • 14min
Most replayed moment: Lessons from a 5000-year-old diet | Frank Maixner & Tim Spector
Tim Spector, epidemiology professor decoding the microbiome, and Frank Maixner, archaeogeneticist who analyzed the Iceman, explore ancient diet clues. They discuss the Iceman’s preserved stomach contents and high-fat meat choices. They reveal a surprisingly diverse ancient gut microbiome and consider how modern lifestyles may have reduced microbial variety.
Jun 23, 2022 • 41min
Our ancestors’ diet: surprising discoveries from a 5000 year old iceman
Join Frank Maixner from the Institute for Mummy Studies, who reveals the secrets of a 5,300-year-old Iceman, alongside Tim Spector, a leading scientist and co-founder of ZOE. They dive into the ancient diet and health of this remarkable figure, uncovering surprising insights about microbiome diversity and its implications today. Discover the Iceman's varied diet, from hunter-gatherer roots to his intriguing gut microbiome, plus how ancient dietary practices can inform modern health choices.
