Study uses rings in teeth to understand the environment Neanderthals faced
By examining the teeth of Neanderthal infants, a team of researchers was able to glean insight into nursing and weaning behavior as well as winter and summer cycles. The study even found evidence that the Neanderthals had been exposed to lead — the earliest such exposure ever recorded in any human ancestor.
Dec. 3, 2018 • ~7 min
Study uses rings in teeth to understand the environment Neanderthals faced
By examining the teeth of Neanderthal infants, a team of researchers was able to glean insight into nursing and weaning behavior as well as winter and summer cycles. The study even found evidence that the Neanderthals had been exposed to lead — the earliest such exposure ever recorded in any human ancestor.
Dec. 3, 2018 • ~7 min
Tiny teeth tell the story of two fish species’ rapid evolution
Based on close examination of thousands of fossilized fish teeth, a Harvard researcher found that, while the asteroid impact that killed off the dinosaurs did lead to the extinction of some fish species, it also set the stage for two periods of rapid evolution among marine life.
Nov. 16, 2018 • ~7 min
Tiny teeth tell the story of two fish species’ rapid evolution
Based on close examination of thousands of fossilized fish teeth, a Harvard researcher found that, while the asteroid impact that killed off the dinosaurs did lead to the extinction of some fish species, it also set the stage for two periods of rapid evolution among marine life.
Nov. 16, 2018 • ~7 min
Dual benefit in Harvard dental students’ hands-on learning
Harvard dental students’ hands-on learning provides an affordable option for patients who might otherwise skip dental care.
Nov. 13, 2018 • ~6 min
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