Archaeologists often focus on what skeletal remains can tell about how and when ancient peoples died. But an individual’s ...

Teeth provide a wealth of information about the lives of Iron Age Italians, according to a study published in the open-access ...

Sugar-loving mouth bacteria create acids that damage teeth, but arginine can help fight back. In a clinical trial, ...

There are some rather compelling practical reasons why these ancient devices couldn’t have worked as braces anyway. Tests on ...

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The secret to preventing tooth decay may have been hiding in your mouth all along. Increasing levels of an amino acid in ...

Teeth function not only because of the hard enamel on the surface, but also because they have roots that anchor them firmly ...

Teeth on display at the Wellcome Collection, London. — Image by © Tim Sandle. Teeth on display at the Wellcome Collection, London. — Image by © Tim Sandle ...

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Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...