Archaeology
Jun 28, 2017
Analysis of Neanderthal teeth grooves uncovers evidence of prehistoric dentistry
Neanderthals treating toothaches?
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General Â鶹ÒùÔºics
Jun 28, 2017
Four new beamlines get go ahead at the ESRF, opening new frontiers in X-ray science
The ESRF Council, representing the 22 partner nations of the ESRF, gave the green light for the construction and commissioning of four new beamlines from 2018-2022. The beamlines are designed to exploit the enhanced performance ...
Archaeology
Jun 9, 2017
Researchers find biomarker in deciduous teeth for establishing the age of weaning
(Â鶹ÒùÔº)—The transition from breastfeeding to a nonmilk diet is a developmental milestone, influencing future health and survival of mammals, including humans. Breast milk is highly beneficial to infants, conferring easily ...
Biochemistry
Jun 7, 2017
Sea urchin protein provides insights into self-assembly of skeletal structures
Calcium carbonate, or CaCO3, comprises more than 4% of the earth's crust. Its most common natural forms are chalk, limestone, and marble, produced by the sedimentation of the shells of small fossilized snails, shellfish, ...
Other
May 18, 2017
Human teeth tell the story of humanity through our fragile relationship with the sun
The story of humanity's vital—and fragile—relationship with the sun has been locked inside our teeth for hundreds of thousands of years. A new method is starting to tease out answers to major questions of evolution and ...
Archaeology
Apr 10, 2017
Ancient teeth offer evidence of Ice Age dentistry
(Â鶹ÒùÔº)—An international team of researchers has found evidence of dental work done during the Ice Age that included using a sharp object to remove diseased cavity tissue and fillings with a tar-like substance. In their ...
Nanomaterials
Mar 20, 2017
Bio-inspired gel material could help engineers control movements of soft robots
A new material that naturally adapts to changing environments was inspired by the strength, stability, and mechanical performance of the jaw of a marine worm. The protein material, which was designed and modeled by researchers ...
Archaeology
Jan 18, 2017
Shark study reveals taste buds were key to evolution of teeth
The first creatures to evolve teeth didn't have jaws. Many scientists believe these ancient fish developed the first tooth-like structures on their skin that were similar to the "denticle" scales that still cover sharks ...
Archaeology
Dec 8, 2016
Fossilized evidence of a tumor in a 255-million-year-old mammal forerunner
When paleontologists at the University of Washington cut into the fossilized jaw of a distant mammal relative, they got more than they bargained for—more teeth, to be specific.
Software
Dec 5, 2016
A handful of photos yields a mouthful of (digital) teeth
A Disney Research team has developed a model-based method of realistically reconstructing teeth for digital actors and for medical applications using just a few, non-invasive photos or a short smartphone video of the mouth.
