- A Vox article (https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2019/10/22/20921302/netflix-unnatural-selection-biohacking-crispr-gene-editing) was shared, reviewing the Netflix docu-series “Unnatural Selection” and its portrayal of DIY CRISPR biohacking and gene-editing culture.

- The minicircle.hiv website (http://www.minicircle.hiv/) was highlighted as a resource, apparently offering minicircle DNA vectors for gene-therapy experimentation.

- Participants discussed leveraging still-active academic email credentials to obtain free or discounted professional tools, specifically mentioning Wolfram products, JetBrains IDEs, and various electrical-engineering software suites.

- The ezproxy university-library proxy system was recommended as a way to gain access to paywalled academic journals and databases while “living like a king.”