Scientists created samples of the black resin using three methods and tested their effectiveness against two common bacteria ...

According to a statement released by the Public Library of Science, Neanderthals may have used birch-bark tar to treat their ...

Neanderthals, our ancient human relatives, may have been more skilled in health care than we once thought. A new study ...

Neanderthals may have used birch tar for more than tools. New research shows it could slow bacteria and help protect wounds.

Neanderthals may have used birch tar as more than just glue; it could have helped them ward off infection and even insect bites. What we call “birch tar” in English has a lot of other names in ...

A team of scientists re-created the way Neandertals made birch tar and found its antibacterial properties could fight off ...

Scientists say Neanderthals probably used birch tar for several purposes, including treating wounds. The post Neanderthals may have used birch tree bark extract to treat wounds appeared first on ...