Sensory features on the armored exoskeletons of ancient fish may be the reason why humans have teeth that are sensitive to ...

Anyone who has ever squirmed through a dental cleaning can tell you how sensitive teeth can be. This sensitivity gives important feedback about temperature, pressure—and yes, pain—as we bite and chew ...

Snails, often underestimated, possess a remarkable 25,000 teeth, surpassing all other creatures. These microscopic teeth, ...

Learn why both human teeth and an ancient fish contain a key sensory substance — but in different locations.

Teeth are sensitive because they evolved from sensory tissue in both ancient vertebrates and ancient arthropods.

Numerous seashell varieties, including ark shells, scallops and conchs, can be found on Corpus Christi beaches, particularly ...

Even today, sharks, stingrays and catfish are covered in microscopic teeth that make their skin rough like sandpaper. There ...

Does your dog enjoy the occasional sky raisin aka cicada? With the cicadas invading Ohio, are dogs safe snacking on screaming ...

Anyone who has ever squirmed through a dental cleaning can tell you how sensitive teeth can be. This sensitivity gives important feedback about ...

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