# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (June 15, 2009)

• Discussion of scientific papers on bioprinting, including "Inkjet Printing of Viable Mammalian Cells" which demonstrates using modified inkjet printers to deposit living cells in patterns, generating excitement about tissue engineering applications.

• Sharing of research on microfluidic systems for brain tissue, specifically "Three dimensional MEMS microfluidic perfusion system for thick brain slice cultures" and "Characterization of Implantable Microfabricated Fluid Delivery Devices."

• Mention of neurotechnology research combining biology and electronics, specifically a paper on "Field-Effect Transistor with Recombinant Potassium Channels" and discussion of voltage-sensitive fluorescent dyes for imaging neuronal activity.

• Reference to Wolfram Mathematica 7's new integrated genomic and protein data capabilities, allowing users to search and analyze biological information within the computational platform.

• Technical discussion about graph theory algorithms, specifically finding "cutsets" in graphs, with code being developed for analyzing network structures.

• Brief mention of salvaging parts from vintage IBM 370 data storage cabinets, with discussion of repurposing large power supply capacitors and other components from legacy computing hardware.