# Key Points from IRC Log

• A discussion about microfluidics in biology was shared via a link to the Broad Institute's blog post "Sneak Preview: Miniature Science - How Microfluidics is Powering Biology" (http://www.broadinstitute.org/blog/sneak-preview-miniature-science-how-microfluidics-powering-biology).

• A quantum computing advancement was shared through an article "Unprecedented Discovery Could Propel Quantum Computers to Reality" from The Bunsen Burner website.

• Research on insect neurology was discussed, specifically Polilov's 2011 study on how the smallest insects (M.mymaripenne) have evolved anucleate neurons, functioning with just 7,400 neurons compared to a housefly's 340,000 while still maintaining complex behaviors.

• A RepRap blog post about 3D printing sugar for vascular tissue scaffolding was shared (http://blog.reprap.org/2012/07/on-challenge-of-3d-printing-sugar-for.html), with one user mentioning they were accepted as a core developer.

• There was a brief discussion about open-source science projects, including a GitHub repository for "OpSci" with some debate about proper attribution and collaboration practices.

• A question was raised about online communities focused on brain modification techniques including tDCS, tMS, nootropics, and cognitive training exercises.

• Electronic design tools CircuitLab (http://circuitlab.com/) and Upverter (http://upverter.com/) were mentioned in comparison to each other.