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[Heredity and environment in the genesis, epigenesis and evolution of the orofacial area].
Minerva stomatologica - 1 Jan 2000
Pagni L, Baccetti T
Abstract excerpt
Genetic and evolutionary aspects of the dento-facial complex are described according to the concept of heredity as a force of preservation for the human species, though ruled by natural selection and by mutational changes. Ontogenesis and growth of the oral structures reflect mutual regulations between genes and environmental factors. Therefore, the authors carry out an analysis of environmental and...
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