"Human children grow at a uniquely slow pace by comparison with other mammals. When and where did this schedule evolve? Have technological advances, farming and cities had any effect upon it?

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Putting together the puzzle of human evolution sometimes comes ...

An extended childhood, a hallmark of human development, may have gotten off to an ancient and unusual start. One of the earliest known members of the Homo genus experienced delayed, humanlike tooth ...

At Kyoto University Hospital, a groundbreaking clinical trial has commenced, marking the first human trial of a drug designed to regrow teeth. This innovative research could revolutionize dental ...

New research reveals how genes inherited from Neanderthals and critical developmental markers like PITX2 influence tooth size, shedding light on human evolution and genetic diversity. Study: PITX2 ...

Researchers believe lab-grown teeth could one day serve as an alternative to synthetic dental implants. By Mack DeGeurin Published Feb 6, 2025 2:49 PM EST Get the ...

Losing a tooth is tough. If we lose the small living structures that help us chew our food, we're left with the options of replacing them with dentures or implants that can be costly. Beyond that, ...