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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San Diego weekend arts events: Summer Shakespeare, John Singletary, Queer Mvmnt Fest, books and moreThis weekend in the arts: Avia Rose Ramm; LGBTQ+ dance performances; Cami Árboles; Shakespeare's "All's Well That Ends Well"; "Lottery Day"; Acoustic Evenings; North Park Music Fest; John Singletary; Artivál; Anne Mudge; and the SDPL Summer Reading Program. -
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