- A tongue-in-cheek proposal was floated for a DIY “probiotic toothpaste” that would replace the human oral microbiome with engineered bacteria that excrete ethanol, raising practical questions about how engineered strains could out-compete the robust, biofilm-forming “feral” mouth flora.  
- Discussion of the Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) self-test linked at https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/for-adults/autism-and-aspergers/adult-autism-test highlighted its usefulness for casual self-assessment but noted its vulnerability to malingering and its unsuitability for forensic or clinical diagnostics.  
- Atomoxetine was mentioned as a potential nootropic for individuals seeking cognitive enhancement under an autism diagnosis, reflecting ongoing interest in repurposing ADHD medications for off-label biohacking.  
- A Nature Microsystems & Nanoengineering paper (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41378-024-00839-6) on “Component library creation and pixel array generation with micromilled droplet microfluidics” was shared, pointing to advances in high-throughput microfluidic assembly for building modular biological or electronic components.