Ancient gum disease may have helped reshape jaws before human brains expanded
- Posted on July 1, 2026
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Ancient gum disease may have helped reshape jaws before human brains expanded
Human evolution is generally explained through changes in brain size, locomotion or tool use, but new research from Wits University suggests that gum disease and changes in facial structure may have been important factors in shaping the evolutionary path that ultimately led to modern humanity.
