# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (Nov 7, 2011)

* A discussion about the "$1,000 genome" announcement by Ion Torrent CEO Jonathan Rothberg, with kanzure noting this development could enable collection and sequencing of genetic samples from various individuals.

* Conversation about p16 surface marker antagonists that were in the news for "pausing" aging by killing senescent cells, with skepticism expressed that this approach may only affect a subset of age-related conditions and had no effect on overall lifespan.

* A user mentioned working on micrometer calibration for an STM (Scanning Tunneling Microscope) and considered creating a laser interferometer to facilitate accurate calibration.

* Discussion about the need for a more structured H+ (transhumanist) publishing platform with academic standards, citations, and LaTeX formatting, as an alternative to the "terrible, disjointed" blog format currently used.

* Shapiro's papers on nanoparticle control in fluidic systems were shared, with links to research on steering multiple particles using electroosmotic flow and microfluidic system control.

* A DIYbio conference in France was mentioned (http://www.gaite-lyrique.net/les-conferences/evenement/do-it-yourself-biology).