A group of genes drive the shape of each person’s teeth, including at least one gene inherited from Neanderthals, a new study published Dec. 12 in Current Biology found.

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Two-million-year-old teeth transform theory of prehistoric human evolution. ... We already use subtle tooth features such as enamel thickness, cusp shape, and wear patterns to help identify species.

Pigs are the unlikely model for this latest research into regenerating human teeth. Image source: agnormark/Adobe. In a recent study, Yelick and her team successfully grew human-like teeth in pigs.

Rare microbiomes from two 4000-year-old teeth could help scientists further understand the impact dietary changes had on the evolution of a cavity-causing bacteria.

Tufts University researchers took material from human and pig teeth and were able to grow a tooth-like structure. They hope their findings could lead to growing living tooth replacements for people.

Nervy human teeth arose from ancient armored fish scales The sometimes uncomfortable sensations we feel in our teeth may be an evolutionary holdover from the scaly exteriors of ancient armored fish.

TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Ever wonder why your teeth look the way they do? A group of genes drive the shape of each person’s teeth, including at least one gene inherited from ...