Advanced technology sheds new light on evolution of teeth
Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 13:20
in Paleontology & Archaeology
The evolution of human teeth began among ancient armored fishes more than 400 million years ago. In the scientific journal Science, an international team led by researchers from Uppsala University presents groundbreaking findings about these earliest jawed vertebrates. Using powerful X-ray imaging, they show that unique fossils found near Prague contain surprisingly modern-looking teeth.