Ancient grooves on human teeth, once hailed as evidence of tooth-picking, may simply be the result of natural wear, according to a new study of wild primates. The research also revealed that a common modern dental defect appears to be uniquely human, hinting that today’s lifestyles may be reshaping our teeth in unexpected ways.
Source: ScienceDaily | Evolutionary Biology
ScienceDaily | Evolutionary Biology
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