University at Buffalo

UB oral biology researchers receive NIH grant to create miniature tooth model

Laertis Ikonomou, PhD, associate professor of oral biology, is the principal investigator of a two-year, $435,167 R21 grant ...

What Gives Fossilized Teeth Their Shiny Look? It’s a Preservation Process that Takes Millions of Years.

If you’ve ever picked up a shark’s tooth on the beach or seen a prehistoric creature’s skull on display at a natural history ...
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Studies on stem cells provide insights into tooth development

Two distinct stem cell lineages that drive tooth root and alveolar bone formation have been identified by researchers from Science Tokyo. Using genetically modified mice and lineage-tracing techniques ...

Many animals can reshape and shed their teeth—and now scientists have traced this ability back 380 million years

Losing your baby teeth is a strange experience. The teeth gradually loosen until they're replaced by thicker, more durable ...
Study Finds

Before We Were Predators, Early Humans Were Actually Big Cat Prey

Fossil bite mark analysis with AI shows early humans were prey for leopards, reshaping what we know about human evolution.
Popular Science

How saber-toothed cats’ baby teeth kept their adult fangs from breaking

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The saber-toothed cats that once prowled modern day California had ...
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Artificial Teeth, Patent Model

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Patent model for Merrick Bemis, ...