# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Log (June 11, 2010)

* The Neuroprosthetics Research Group (NRG) was mentioned with a link to their website (http://nrg.mbi.ufl.edu/), highlighting ongoing research in neural interfaces and prosthetic technology.

* Jonathan Kuniholm of openprosthetics.org was discussed as an inspiring figure who lost an arm in Iraq and now works on open-source prosthetic development.

* Participants discussed "replica plating," a laboratory technique using velvet stretched over a cylinder to transfer microbial colonies between petri dishes.

* HP's development of memristor technology was noted, with test wafers being produced with memristors as small as 3nm in size, representing a significant advancement in computing hardware.

* The FDA sent letters to genetic testing companies including 23andMe, Navigenics, Illumina, Knome, deCODE, and Pathway Genomics, indicating they would need FDA approval for their testing kits, raising concerns about regulation of personal genomics.

* Several channel members were attending the H+ Summit in Boston, including kanzure who was preparing a presentation with a minifluidic device demonstration.

* Discussions touched on DIY biology projects, including potential longevity research and microfluidic devices that could be created with laser cutting techniques.