# Key Points from Transhumanist and Biohacking Discussions

• Nutritional biochemistry was explored through discussions of phytic acid in nuts, with recommendations to soak nuts with cultured whey or yogurt to activate phytases, preventing mineral binding that could contribute to magnesium deficiency linked to allergies, depression, and back pain.

• Novel biotechnology applications were shared, including a BBC article about using viruses as piezoactive generators, representing an interesting approach to viral electronics with potential energy harvesting applications.

• DIY scientific equipment was a major focus, particularly around High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) systems, with participants exploring alternatives to commercial systems costing $10k+ by discussing technical requirements for columns, pressure control, and alternative chromatography methods.

• Brain mapping initiatives were highlighted through the Allen Brain Institute's Mouse Brain Connectivity Atlas project, which aims to map neural connections throughout the mouse brain using a scalable approach targeting hundreds of brain locations in both genetically engineered and wild-type mice.

• Computational neuroscience was discussed via Henry Markram's brain simulation work, shared through videos from his "Augmenting Cognition" presentation and Supercomputing 2011 talks.

• A follow-up document on C60 (fullerene) longevity claims was shared, continuing previous discussions about this potential life-extension compound that has generated interest in the transhumanist community.

• A satirical video titled "Welcome to Life: the singularity, ruined by lawyers" was shared, examining potential legal complications in a post-singularity world.