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This sticky substance could be a rare example of Neanderthal medicine

Summary by refractor.io
Neanderthals used tar extracted from birch tree bark as a glue to haft their tools, according to previous research. It now appears this dark, sticky substance may have had multiple applications.Continue ReadingCategory: Archaeology, ScienceTags: Neanderthal, Traditional medicine, Materials
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refractor.io broke the news on Monday, June 1, 2026.
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