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'Toothpick grooves' in ancient fossil human teeth may not be from toothpicks after all

For decades, small grooves on ancient human teeth were thought to be evidence of deliberate tool use—people cleaning their teeth with sticks or fibers, or easing gum pain with makeshift "toothpicks." ...
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Human-like teeth successfully grown in a pig’s mouth

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 Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...
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Researchers grew human-like teeth in pigs with bioengineering

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A recently-published study revealed that scientists grew human-like teeth in a pig's mouth by using a mix of human and pig DNA. The new study, published in Stem Cells Translational ...
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Humans could regrow teeth in 4 years, researchers suggest

For more than a century, dentistry has focused on repairing or replacing damaged teeth, not growing new ones. That assumption is now under direct challenge, as Japanese teams move a first-of-its-kind ...
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These 1.77-million-year-old teeth could help demystify human childhoods

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 ...
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‘Toothpick grooves’ in ancient fossil human teeth may not be from toothpicks after all

Ian Towle receives funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC DP240101081). Luca Fiorenza receives funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC DP240101081). For decades, small grooves on ...