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The last Neanderthals to survive in Europe came from a single lineage that survived the worst period of the ice age, ancient DNA reveals. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

COLOGNE, GERMANY—According to a statement released by the Public Library of Science, Neanderthals may have used birch-bark tar to treat their wounds. The hominins are known to have used the tar as an ...

Neanderthals may have used tar made from tree bark as an antiseptic to treat wounds. Modern-day experiments with birch tar show that it has antibiotic properties, regardless of how it is made, hinting ...