Carolyne Corelis
The size and structure of our brains go a long way to explaining what makes us human. But what caused our brains to become what they are? Some UC San Diego researchers have pin-pointed a part of our DNA that is a very strong candidate.
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Home prices increased last month in San Diego County from $1.01 million to $1.05 million for an existing single-family home, as May's sales pace fell 5.1% statewide, the California Association of Realtors announced Thursday. -
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