What shapes a bone? Diet and genetics dictate adult jaw shape
Friday, August 5, 2011 - 19:31
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Researchers found that use over time and not just genetics informs the structure of jaw bones in human populations. The researchers say these findings may be used to predict the diet of an ancient population, even if little evidence exists in the fossil record. It can also make it easier for scientists to pinpoint the genetic relationship between fossils.