# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (June 22, 2012)

* A novel nootropic compound called S-52 was discussed, which protects against β-amyloid induced neuronal injury by attenuating mitochondrial dysfunction and effectively inhibiting reactive oxygen species accumulation, potentially relevant for Alzheimer's disease treatment.

* Participants shared news about Britain moving closer to allowing DNA swaps combined with in vitro fertilization to prevent inherited mitochondrial diseases, creating a "three-parent" situation (mother, father, and mitochondrial donor).

* The group criticized a European Commission video campaign meant to attract women to science careers for relying on stereotypical feminine imagery and makeup aesthetics, with members expressing strong disapproval of this approach.

* A Swiss Mechatronic Art Society workshop called "Vive la Resistance" was mentioned, focusing on biohacking and building simple circuits with resistive gas sensors made from carbon nanoparticles that can detect breath and alcohol.

* Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory released the first installment (approximately 500 terabytes) of the Mouse Brain Architecture Project, which aims to create the first complete wiring map of a vertebrate brain.

* Several DIY electronics and medical device projects were shared, including designs for an electromyogram amplifier, low-cost hearing aid, enuresis alarm, footstep detector, and ultrasonic transmitter/receiver.