# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Discussion (March 16, 2009)

• A discussion about microfluidics techniques included using paper cloth, Q-tips, and CD stamps as materials for capillary channels, with specific mention of Chattopadhyay's work on using CDs as molds for "sharpie microfluidics."

• Electrochemical actuation in growing dendritic fibers made of self-assembled copper nanostructures was discussed, noting the use of various electrolytes including HCl, CuSO4, CuCl2, and others at 1.5-12 volts.

• Cell manipulation techniques were explored, including surface micropatterning to regulate cell functions by patterning surfaces with proteins to "program" cells along gradients, and non-contact single-cell traps created by fluid forces.

• A paper on "A novel electroporation method using a capillary and wire-type electrode" was mentioned, along with discussion of single-cell MRI technology.

• A link was shared about using lasers to shoot down mosquitoes (http://www.physorg.com/news156423566.html), with subsequent discussion about the practicality and potential collateral damage of such technology.

• An article about why researchers don't publish data was shared (http://www.gavinbaker.com/2009/03/16/why-not-publish-data/), highlighting issues in open science.

• A method for retrieving a bibliography of papers from Google Scholar using site-specific search was demonstrated (http://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=site%3Aheybryan.org).