Todd Bookman

Genetic counselors face an explosion of new tests, and increased demand

A shortage means long wait times for some patients. The first time Erika Stallings’ mom had breast cancer, in the earl ...

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Venture capital invests 25 percent more in Philly region in 2015

Last year was a rebound year for the Delaware Valley’s startup scene. Venture capitalists invested more than $600 million in local ...

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Girls in low-income areas more likely to get HPV vaccine than wealthier girls

Girls living in poorer communities are more likely to receive anti-cervical cancer vaccines than their peers in wealthier ZIP codes. ...

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From pages to pixels, the invention of the eReader

This piece is part of our “Rebirth Of The Library” show. Take a look at the rest of our stories ...

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Rutgers weathers another cyberattack

The computer systems at Rutgers University are up and running again after last weekR ...

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‘Gear geeks’ go whole hog to exceed RevZilla customer expectations

There’s $1,500 on the line. All Adam Ponzek has to do is keep his hairstyle decidedly mullet for one year. “It is pret ...

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New year will bring more details on Jefferson, Philadelphia U merger

Thomas Jefferson University is a 190-year-old medical school that is trying to function more like a startup. Philadelphia University, mea ...

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Phillies extending nets to protect against flying bats, foul balls

The Philadelphia Phillies are trying to make the ballpark a little safer for fans next season. Following recommendations released ...

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Can you learn to be more creative?

A Wharton professor encourages us to think ‘inside’ the box. First, a definition. “So my definition ...

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‘Smart drugs’: from campus culture to the real world

It’s not all that hard to find a college student who is, or who knows someone, taking Ritalin or Adderall. “Yeah, I kn ...

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University City Science Center recasts two blocks of 37th as place to hang out

There’s a bit more open space to enjoy in one of the city’s technology hubs. The new Innovation Plaza turns a two-bloc ...

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Kiva Zip Philadelphia celebrates one year and $313K in loans

The good news is the batch freezer used by Weckerly’s Ice Cream is struggling to keep up with demand. That’s also the bad new ...

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