Learn why both human teeth and an ancient fish contain a key sensory substance — but in different locations.

Teeth are sensitive because they evolved from sensory tissue in both ancient vertebrates and ancient arthropods.

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Absent aggressive state oversight, providers largely police themselves. That lack of accountability can have devastating ...