Chimpanzees are some of the smartest animals on the planet. However, chimpanzees can be very aggressive as well. As they ...

Protein remnants in fossil enamel reveal new ways to study evolution. These molecules stretch our view of molecular ...

While straight teeth are considered the pinnacle of aesthetics in many Western countries, a completely opposite trend is ...

These teeth aren’t dainty—they’re robust structures firmly anchored in the jaw bone. Unlike sharks, which continuously replace their teeth throughout their lives, the wolffish maintains its teeth but ...

This is one of the only similarities between giraffe teeth and human teeth, though. Anatomy of a Giraffe Jaw Most of a giraffe’s teeth are located in the back of its mouth.

Two-million-year-old pitted teeth from our ancient relatives reveal secrets about human evolution by Ian Towle, The Conversation edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors' notes ...

A new study published in 'Nature' has determined that human teeth evolved from the same "genetic toolkit" as an extinct species which lived about 465 million years ago.

Teeth first evolved as sensory organs, not for chewing, according to a new analysis of animal fossils. The first tooth-like structures seem to have been sensitive nodules on the skin of early fish ...

Perfect gnashers are increasingly seen as a must-have by men who want to look their best. But less is more, advise dentists who want patients to focus on healthy teeth and not a day-glow smile ...

In a remarkable breakthrough, scientists at King’s College London have successfully grown human teeth in a laboratory for the first time, offering a glimpse into a future where damaged or ...

Scientists at King's College London have successfully grown human teeth in a lab, paving the way for natural, regenerative alternatives to dental implants and fillings.

Human teeth really could someday be grown in a lab, and one day, it may even be possible to inject stem cells into the gums and grow an entire new tooth right in your mouth.