- A Kickstarter campaign for a “cancer-resistant mouse” was shared as an open-source biology project, distinct from earlier work by John Schloendorn.  
- kanzure reported on an FBI/DIYbio meeting in NYC, describing the federal agents as “bizarre” and only marginally biologically literate.  
- George Church’s verified appearance on the DIYbio list prompted playful identity-swapping proposals (e.g., “can I be Craig Venter?”) and a long, detailed response from kanzure on open-source biology strategy.  
- Upverter, a new web-based EDA start-up with seed funding, was contacted; they claim upcoming Git integration but were unaware of gEDA.  
- A Nature paper presenting the first crystal structure of a voltage-gated sodium channel was circulated as a key resource for neuro-interface and bio-electronics work.  
- Thingiverse released thingiview.js, an open-source WebGL viewer for 3-D printable objects, noted as a potential embeddable tool for hardware documentation.  
- Extended debate on patent philosophy: participants cited historical steam-engine data, Jefferson’s views, and German dye patents to argue whether temporary monopolies truly accelerate or hinder technological diffusion.  
- A George Church interview on Mendel’s Pod was linked for further listening on genomics and synthetic-biology developments.