Through an examination of remaining proteins left, scientists managed to determine that it was a rare example of a Denisovan ...

Ancient Taiwan jawbone fossil confirms Denisovan presence, expanding their range across East and Southeast Asia regions.

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Why do humans have canine teeth? Patrick McGannon, Surprise, Arizona All primate species have them, says Sabrina Sholts, a curator of physical anthropology at the Museum of Natural History.

Seniors are living longer than ever before. Advances in oral health care prevention and disease treatment mean that many seniors will retain more of their natural teeth. When we age, teeth undergo ...