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Ancient Dental Calculus Reveals Neanderthal Diets

Neanderthals ate both plants and animals, according to a study of dental calculus and...

Alligators May Help Some Human Dental Issues

Scientists are now looking at one of the unique qualities of alligator teeth: the...

Should We Bring Back Extinct Species?

Scientists are currently working on three different approaches to restore lost plants and animals....

Gum Disease May Have Greater Impact on AIDS Patients

Moderate gum disease in an animal model exposed to an AIDS-like condition encountered more...

Study on Chimps Questions Tooth Development Research

Tooth development and weaning in chimpanzees were thought to have a correlation—until now. For...

Dental Hygiene to Blame for Komodo Dragon’s Bite

The bite of the Komodo dragon is known as one of the deadliest bites...

Fasting for Lent Forces Hyenas to Change Diet

Ecologists have discovered these changes in human diet have a dramatic impact on the...

Vaccine May Prevent Dental Caries

It’s possible an anticaries DNA vaccine may eventually exist that has the ability to...

Many Pets Have Problems with Periodontal Disease

Many pet owners are unaware of the one of the biggest health problems their...