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Neanderthals may have used prehistoric glue as an ancient antibiotic
Recent research suggests that Neanderthals utilized a sticky substance derived from birch bark as a primitive form of antibiotic to treat wounds, predating modern antibiotics by thousands of years. This discovery indicates advanced medicinal knowledge among early humans and underscores the significance of studying ancient practices for insights into current medical applications.
