# Key Points from IRC Discussion

• Kanzure shared a substantial digital library of scientific papers (12GB) at http://diyhpl.us/~bryan/papers/, providing an indexed resource for researchers across multiple disciplines.

• The conversation highlighted tensions between DIY biohacking approaches (like Lepht Anonym's self-implantation) and professional medical procedures, noting that proper subdermal implants would cost $50-500 if done professionally.

• The Immortality Institute was running a fundraising campaign for microglia stem cell research with an $8,000 goal and matching donations, representing grassroots science funding efforts in longevity research.

• Participants discussed the intersection of body modification and transhumanism, noting the limited collaboration between these communities despite shared interests in subdermal implants and technological augmentation.

• The Life Extension Foundation announced $2 million in funding for telomere lengthening research in partnership with BioTime, Inc., though participants expressed skepticism about practical outcomes.

• Technical discussions included open-source hardware projects (MakerBeam, Contraptor, DIY book scanners) and proper handling of electronic components, reflecting the maker ethos within transhumanist communities.

• Neurohackers.com was mentioned as a new resource for Intelligence Augmentation methods focused on optimal mental and physical health, co-founded by neuroscientist Alex Ramonsky.