Tracing the Genetic Blueprint of Teeth: Insights from Human Evolution
The Genetic Puzzle of Tooth Shape and Size
Human teeth are small marvels of biology, carrying genetic signatures that reflect millennia of evolutionary change. Recent research, published in Current Biology1, has identified 18 genome regions responsible for variations in tooth size and shape. Led by an international team from University College London (UCL), this groundbreaking study reveals that …
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