Neanderthals may have used prehistoric glue as an ancient antibiotic
Scientists think Neanderthals used birch bark to make a sticky substance that could help treat wounds and fight off infections. The researchers tested this ancient glue-like substance and found it can slow down the growth of certain bacteria. This natural medicine may have been used by our prehistoric ancestors thousands of years ago.
Why it's good news: It shows how our early human relatives were resourceful and skilled at finding ways to heal their bodies naturally, long before modern medicines existed.
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