# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (Jan 26, 2011)

• Kanzure shared an update to the Humanity+ at Caltech website (http://diyhpl.us/~bryan/humanityplus-at-caltech/), indicating ongoing documentation of transhumanist events.

• A paper about subcellular-resolution microelectrode arrays was discussed, highlighting technology for mapping electrical activity of neuronal preparations with high redundancy data sets useful for spike sorting algorithms and neural network modeling.

• A link was shared to a scientific paper about DNA synthesis technology from Synthetic Genomics, with subsequent discussion about the possibility of creating DIY DNA synthesizers using RepRap 3D printers.

• Genspace (a community biology lab) was mentioned as offering synthetic biology lab courses, though they were characterized as "overpriced" by one participant.

• A discussion about the need for a new 3D file format was referenced (http://technology.ezinemark.com/why-there-is-a-need-for-a-new-3d-file-format-7d2d0c83f8e0.html).

• The channel discussed academic paywalls and professional societies like ACM, with reference to a boycott against Nature publishing (http://news.sciencemag.org/scienceinsider/2010/06/university-of-california-conside.html).

• An innovative LCD point-shielding technology for sunglasses was shared (http://www.dyneye.com/GlarePhysiology.html), which selectively blocks glare sources while maintaining visibility.