# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Log (July 31, 2010)

* The Open Science Summit 2010 was taking place, with kanzure providing live transcripts of various sessions, including Andrew Hessel's presentation on Pink Army (a cancer research initiative) and discussions about DIYbio's approach to bioethics.

* A discussion occurred regarding a letter from DIYbio to the President's Bioethics Commission, with kanzure expressing concern about the secrecy surrounding the meeting and providing a transcript at http://gnusha.org/transcripts/open-science-summit-2010/diybio-bioethics-commission.html.

* Several patent and intellectual property initiatives were mentioned, including the Health Impact Fund presented by Aiden Hollis, the Knowledge Ecology Initiative by Jamie Love, and community patent review through PeerToPatent.org.

* The Myelin Repair Foundation was highlighted in a presentation by Scott Johnson, with transcript available at http://gnusha.org/transcripts/open-science-summit-2010/scott-johnson-myelin-repair-foundation.html.

* A participant shared a link to research on Bacopa monniera (brahmi) and its effects on cognitive function in healthy human subjects, indicating interest in cognitive enhancement.

* Resources for following the Open Science Summit included a Twitter archive at http://opensciencefoundation.com/oss2010/ and blog coverage at http://singularityhub.com/2010/07/30/open-science-summit-2010-%E2%80%93-thursday-review/.