# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Discussion

• Researchers discussed a significant scientific paper about buckyballs (C60 fullerene) potentially doubling lifespan in rats, though methodological questions were raised, including the observation that even the control group (olive oil injection) extended lifespan by 50%.

• Twitter's "Innovators Patent Agreement" was shared (https://github.com/twitter/innovators-patent-agreement), aiming to give inventors more control over how their patents are used, alongside discussion of patent reform requiring RANDR (reasonable and non-discriminatory) licensing.

• Peter Thiel's Breakout Labs announced funding for six biotech startups working on technologies including 3D brain tissue reconstruction, organ preservation, immune cell reprogramming, and antimatter propulsion.

• Technical discussions covered GPU-based rendering techniques for splines, bezier curves, and NURBS implementation in WebGL and OpenGL ES 2.0, with participants sharing resources and exploring hardware compatibility considerations.

• Nootropics were examined in detail, including effective piracetam dosage (6g), alpha GPC as a high-availability form of choline, and the need for open-source cognitive testing software to properly evaluate effectiveness.

• DIY biology and chemistry topics included discussions about DNA synthesizer equipment acquisition, microfluidics laser options (comparing CO2, Blu-ray, and UV LED technologies), and resources for chemical synthesis with appropriate safety warnings.

• Sleep modification approaches were debated, including polyphasic sleep schedules and pharmaceutical interventions like Ambien, with some concerns raised about the health implications of irregular sleep patterns.