# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Discussions

- A study was shared highlighting potential health concerns with triclosan in hand sanitizers, suggesting the chemical may impair muscle function according to Sacramento Business Journal reporting.

- Research on brain-computer interface security vulnerabilities revealed that EEG readings could potentially leak sensitive information, with attackers achieving 10-40% success rates in extracting data through side-channel attacks.

- George Church's breakthrough research demonstrated successful storage and retrieval of HTML and JavaScript code in DNA, highlighting DNA's potential as a medium for immutable, high-density information storage.

- Participants debated the resource efficiency of conventional animal farming versus lab-grown meat, comparing feed conversion ratios (2:1 for chicken) against tissue culture requirements, with discussion of whether 3D-printed meat would eventually become more economical.

- A DIY prosthetics case from China was highlighted as an example of grassroots medical technology innovation, showing the potential for self-manufactured assistive devices.

- The prohibitively high cost of academic journal subscriptions was discussed, with Royal Society of Chemistry's 2013 pricing showing individual journals costing thousands of dollars, prompting discussion of potential crowdfunding models.

- Resources for DIY DNA purification, extraction, and cloning were shared, including wiki links to diyhpl.us with information on DIYbio methods, projects, and equipment.