Humans stand apart from many other primates by taking more time to mature, relying on a supportive network during a long period of childhood.

A fossil found in Georgia is helping scientists answer a big question: why do humans have such a long childhood? Compared to ...

A new study suggests that exposure to lead may have limited brain and language development in Neanderthals, but a gene ...

Simple shifts in tooth growth turned vole molars into complex, grass-cutting tools, revealing how small developmental tweaks drive evolution.

Scientists discovered true teeth growing on the head of the spotted ratfish, a distant shark relative. The toothed structure, called a tenaculum, helps males hold onto females during mating. Genetic ...

A study may shed light on tooth enamel development disruption by revealing a new children's autoimmune disorder that hinders proper tooth enamel development. The disorder is common in people with a ...

At a time when biodiversity is under severe pressure from human activities, understanding how evolution works is more ...

The interaction between Hertwig's epithelial root sheath (HERS) and surrounding mesenchymal cells is crucial for root dentin ...

A systematic review uncovers links between maternal smoking and tooth defects in children, from missing teeth to enamel damage, while calling for stronger research to confirm the risks. Study: The ...