A large comparative study of primate teeth shows that grooves once linked to ancient human tooth-picking can form naturally, while some common modern dental problems appear uniquely human.
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The Functions of Molars and Wisdom Teeth
Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDSFact checked by Nick BlackmerMedically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDSFact checked by Nick Blackmer Molars, which include your set of wisdom teeth, are rounded, flat ...
Researchers report that they have identified genetic variants that determine the shape of human teeth, including a gene inherited from Neanderthals. The scientists published their paper “PITX2 ...
Long before evolution equipped them with the right teeth, early humans began eating tough grasses and starchy underground plants—foods rich in energy but hard to chew. A new study reveals that this ...
Ian Towle receives funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC DP240101081). Luca Fiorenza receives funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC DP240101081). For decades, small grooves on ...
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