Tar made from birch tree bark is commonly found at Neanderthal sites, and experiments show that it kills some bacteria that ...

A team of scientists from the Max Planck Institute have found that Neanderthal DNA in some of us may affect how our skin ...

Learn how researchers recreated birch tar and tested its antibacterial properties, revealing how Neanderthals may have used ...

Neanderthal bones recovered from a Belgian cave and dated to between 41,000 and 45,000 years ago bear unmistakable signs of ...

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

(CNN) — Early risers may have inherited genetic variants from Neanderthals that increased their odds of being morning rather than evening people, new research has found. While the human body clock is ...

The discovery of ancient human cousins has long stirred wonder and debate. Early Neanderthal remains offered a glimpse into our distant past, prompting questions about how they lived and whether they ...

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Archaeologists are used to slow, careful discoveries. Most digs reveal fragments, small pieces that tell only part of the ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

Homo sapiens and Neanderthals were probably interbreeding over a huge area stretching from western Europe into Asia. It was thought that this probably happened in the eastern Mediterranean region, but ...