# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (Dec 9, 2011)

* Discussion about genetic susceptibility to lung cancer from smoking, focusing on SNPs rs1051730 and rs8034191 in the 15q25.1 region containing PSMA4 and nicotinic acetylcholine receptor genes CHRNA3 and CHRNA5, which may contribute to increased nicotine addiction and subsequent cancer risk.

* Researchers shared a Tufts University news release about bioelectric signaling in eye development, with subsequent discussion about how such bioelectric patterns might be specific to eyes due to their well-known dipole (which enables EOG measurements) but may not apply to other tissues.

* Question raised about the current state and quality of protein-protein interaction simulation software, with brief mention that ligand-ligand interaction modeling tends to be relatively reliable.

* Quantified Self article shared about Fenn Lipkowitz's comprehensive lifelog project, demonstrating advanced personal data tracking methodologies.

* Brief mention of professional lab relocation services, highlighting specialized infrastructure needs for research facilities.