Article
[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 b...
Topics
- Biological Evolution
- Environment
- Genetics, Medical
- Genotype
- Hominidae
- Humans
- Maxillofacial Development
- Mutation
- Phenotype
- Phylogeny
- Selection, Genetic