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Shape of human teeth can help to reconstruct genetic relationships

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Shape of human TEETH can reveal the owner’s genetic history and could be used to identify people in forensic investigations and trace the evolution of our species using fossils Researchers assessed different traits of teeth and their combinations  Found links between physical characteristics and genetic links in other studies   Claim teeth can be used to … Read more

Apes’ inner ears could help scientists reconstruct the early branches of the human family tree

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Apes’ inner ears could help scientists reconstruct the early branches of the human family tree and identify the last common ancestor from which we evolved.  Used in both balance and hearing, the bony cavity that houses the inner ear is often preserved in the fossil record. Its changing shape across species has helped experts track … Read more