# Key Points from IRC Log

• OpenMRS was discussed as an open-source electronic medical record system platform designed for healthcare implementations in developing countries, focusing on AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria treatment.

• QuantumG inquired about the feasibility of engineering bacteria that could consume compounds like CaO, Al2O3, SiO2, FeO, MgO or TiO2 and release O2, sharing a relevant NCBI paper on the topic.

• Several CAD/CAM technologies were mentioned, including PyOCC (Python OpenCascade), with kanzure expressing surprise at its performance speed as demonstrated in a YouTube video.

• A paper on "Organic electronics for precise delivery of neurotransmitters to modulate mammalian sensory function" was shared, representing cutting-edge work in neurotechnology.

• An iPhone sleep tracking app was discussed that uses the motion sensor to track sleeping behavior and wakes users during lighter sleep phases to avoid disturbing deep sleep cycles.

• Bioconductor, an open-source software project for analyzing genomic data, was shared along with its package repository.

• The high cost of rapamycin (approximately $37/day or $20/day from India) was discussed, noting its effectiveness as a treatment for lupus despite its expense.

• P2PU (Peer-to-Peer University) was briefly mentioned, with a reference to its manifesto and philosophy of open education.