In another win for the revolution that is DNA sequencing, researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have identified the genetic mutation that causes two rare forms of leukemia.

This month’s Powerlist ranks staffing firms by number of full-time staff in Oregon.

As a business, do you ever handle or use a client’s credit card number or social security number? How about a client’s financial documents, date of birth, driver’s license number, medical records or any other sensitive personal information? If none of these, maybe your website collects information from children under the age of 13, or maybe you have a smartphone app that uses location services? For most of you, the answer will be yes, and the manner in which you handle the information is serious business.

Jim Mark, CEO of Melvin Mark Companies, shares what he’s reading.

Roger Lee, Executive Director of Economic Development for Central Oregon, shares what he’s reading.

Are wolves good for business?

A scientist, an investor and two entrepreneurs weigh in on Oregon’s fledgling nanotech industry.