# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Discussions

• A technical discussion on stereolithography explored using UV pico projectors and hacking UV laser diodes in place of RGB laser assemblies, specifically for DNA synthesis applications.

• User kanzure described development of a microfluidic DNA synthesis device using magnetic beads for trapping, seeking technical input on whether planar coils could control magnet movement in fluid channels.

• The community showed interest in cellular reprogramming technologies, sharing a BBC article about converting skin cells to brain cells.

• Technical computing discussions covered Python's Monte Carlo simulation capabilities (specifically random.gauss()), Perl process forking, and the importance of R/CRAN for statistical analysis.

• Members discussed methods for accessing scientific literature behind paywalls, sharing specific resources like "ezproxy.free-webmaster-resources.org," reflecting the community's commitment to open access to research.

• The intersection of healthcare experiences and technology was evident in discussions about hospital visits, connectivity challenges, and navigating medical care without insurance.

• The logs reveal ongoing research interest in gerontology within the transhumanist community, with members requesting access to papers published in journals like Experimental Gerontology.