# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Discussion (Feb 24, 2009)

* A scientific workflow sharing platform called myExperiment was shared, which allows researchers to find, use, and share scientific workflows and build communities, with a related Ruby project available on RubyForge.

* BrickIt, an inventory management system for BioBricks written in Python/Django, was discussed as a potential integration target for existing inventory YAML data and PCR.xml examples.

* Several bioinformatics tools were mentioned, including BioCad and Clotho Development, with discussions about parsing KEGG enzyme data formats for biological pathway analysis.

* A technical discussion about the challenges of liquid breathing using fluorocarbons occurred, noting that human lungs aren't efficient at pumping liquids and might require pacemaker-like devices for the diaphragm.

* Participants expressed frustration with the Open Manufacturing community's approach, noting a disconnect between non-technical organizers and engineers, with concerns about the effectiveness of their funding strategies and project organization.

* The conversation revealed tensions between different approaches to open source transhumanist projects, with some participants advocating for more engineering-focused leadership rather than theoretical discussions.