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Ancient Neanderthal Glue Discovered to Have Natural Antibacterial Properties
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Researchers recreating prehistoric birch tar production have discovered that the ancient adhesive inherently inhibits the growth of dangerous wound-infecting bacteria. The findings suggest Neanderthals may have benefited from a highly effective natural medicine thousands of years before the advent of modern antibiotics.
Researchers recreating prehistoric birch tar production have discovered that the ancient adhesive inherently inhibits the growth of dangerous wound-infecting bacteria. The findings suggest Neanderthals may have benefited from a highly effective natural medicine thousands of years before the advent of modern antibiotics.