Two distinct stem cell lineages that drive tooth root and alveolar bone formation have been identified by researchers from ...

Researchers from the U.K. and Japan used the Diamond Light Source synchrotron in Oxfordshire and the Photon Factory synchotron in Tsukuba, Japan, to solve the 3D structure of an enzyme that plays a ...

New studies shed light on ancient creatures' dental structure and wear -- and how these unique characteristics helped them live and adapt to their environments. A trio of published studies have ...

The human body is remarkable in its ability to repair and regenerate damaged tissues. Whether it's a cut on the skin or a ...

Using nanoscale technology, researchers have, for the first time, produced detailed 3-D maps of the composition and structure of mature human tooth enamel. The maps show the position of atoms critical ...

The team from the Institute of Science Tokyo, used genetically modified mice and lineage-tracing techniques to shed light on the cell signaling mechanisms ...

A new study has revealed a chain mail-like woven microstructure that gives parrotfish teeth their remarkable ability to chomp on coral all day long - the structure could serve as a blueprint for ...

In the depths of the abyss, an evolutionary mystery has just been solved by biologists. The spotted ratfish, a deep-sea chimera, possesses a unique dental structure... on its forehead!