Ancient Teeth Unveil Insights into Human Evolution

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Ancient Teeth Unveil Insights into Human Evolution
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Researchers have discovered that tiny, uniform pits in fossil teeth, previously thought to be defects, may actually be a genetic trait that helps trace human evolutionary relationships, particularly among Paranthropus and Australopithecus species, offering a new tool for understanding our ancestors' lineage.

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