New research from the University of Chicago shows that dentine, the inner layer of teeth that transmits sensory information ...

The sometimes uncomfortable sensations we feel in our teeth may be an evolutionary holdover from the scaly exteriors of ...

Human teeth evolved from the ancient sensory armor of fish over 460 million years ago, revealing a surprising link between ...

Sensory features on the armored exoskeletons of ancient fish may be the reason why humans have teeth that are sensitive to ...

Teeth are good for chewing and biting, but they are also sensitive – and that may have been their original function hundreds of millions of years ago ...

Published research includes a description of the oldest human ancestor from Ethiopia dated to 6.3 Ma, functional analyses of the postcrania and teeth of the 4.8-4.3 Ma hominin Ardipithecus ramidus, ...

Bears are powerful and majestic animals known for their immense power and hunting capabilities. A key feature that makes a bear a predator is their teeth. Bear teeth are sharp, strong, and perfectly ...

That vision is now closer to reality, thanks to scientists at King’s College London, who have successfully grown human teeth in the lab for the first time. The breakthrough could revolutionize ...

In a feat that could revolutionise dental care worldwide, scientists at King's College in London have successfully grown human teeth in a lab for the first time, according to a report in BBC.

The stem cells were implanted in the mandibles, or jaw, of the test pigs and were found to continue to grow, paving the way for a potential new viable method of lab-grown human teeth. The ...