# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Discussion

• Participants shared scientific papers on aging and cancer prevention, including research on glucose signaling's pro-aging effects in fission yeast and the targeting of breast stem cells with curcumin and piperine for cancer prevention.

• The group discussed advanced cell transfection methods using atomic force microscopy (AFM) probe tips for injecting DNA into individual cells, sharing technical papers on the technique.

• Several members were collaboratively troubleshooting open-source engineering software installations, including SKDB (Standard Knowledge Database for mechanical parts), PythonOCC, and nanoengineer-1, highlighting the technical challenges in setting up DIY scientific tools.

• The conversation revealed an active community working on open-source hardware projects, including CNC machines with custom control systems using EMC2 (now LinuxCNC), BeagleBoard controllers, and OpenServo motor controllers.

• Participants discussed automation technologies like "RoboBurger" robots, noting that economics increasingly favor replacing minimum wage workers with automation, which could dramatically reduce food costs while raising questions about post-scarcity society transitions.

• The IRC log showed a networked community of transhumanists and biohackers across different locations (Texas, Alabama, California) planning personal labs and tracking their collaborative interactions through data visualization.

• There was mention that Aubrey de Grey had become more supportive of DIY longevity research efforts, particularly since the launch of the SENS undergraduate initiative.