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science7 months ago•5 min saved

Ancient Teeth Rewrite Human Evolution History

Researchers have identified a new evolutionary marker in fossil teeth—uniform, circular enamel pits—that may help trace the relationships among ancient hominin species, suggesting a genetic origin and offering a new tool for understanding human evolutionary history.

via The Independent|

#enamel-pitting #fossil-teeth #genetic-traits

science7 months ago•5 min saved

Ancient Teeth Unveil Insights into Human Evolution

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.

via The Conversation|

#enamel-pitting #evolutionary-marker #fossil-teeth