Neanderthals May Have Used Birch Tar as Natural Antibiotic
New experiments show that tar made from birch bark — long known as a tool adhesive — can…
The mating game: New DNA study shows female humans often interbred with Neanderthal males
By Tokunbo Salako with AP Published on 04/03/2026 – 15:14 GMT+1 If the simplest explanation is often the most likely, then…
Tiny Footprints of a Neanderthal Toddler Reveal the Deeply Human Story of a Family on the Move
A view of the Neanderthal trackway discovered at Monte Clérigo beach in Portugal, with two study authors. Image…
Study: Genetic Variant Inherited from Neanderthals Reduces Activity of Key Muscle Enzyme
The Neanderthal variant in AMPD1 decreases its enzymatic activity by 25% in lab-produced proteins and by up to…