# Summary of IRC Log from October 23, 2012

• Karl Deisseroth's research was highlighted, describing a technique for high-throughput whole fixed brain analysis at the cellular level without sectioning or reconstruction, allowing for 3D neuronal structure visualization with antibody labeling (referenced from NIH Common Fund).

• A related paper was mentioned: "Staining and Embedding the Whole Mouse Brain for Electron Microscopy" by Mikula et al., published in Nature Methods on October 21, 2012.

• The NanoEngineer-1 project sites were reported as back online, with specific mention of the Sorting Pump design (http://www.nanoengineer-1.net/mediawiki/index.php?title=Sorting_Pump).

• A DIY biology survey was shared (http://surveys.peerproduction.net/ls/index.php?sid=88161&lang=en), along with a link to Basement Biotech (http://basementbiotech.org/).

• Paul Graham's article on hardware startups was shared (http://paulgraham.com/hw.html).

• A brief discussion about transcranial direct current stimulation (TCDS) caps occurred, with one user asking if anyone had a working model and another questioning their efficacy.

• Ray Kurzweil was reportedly seen in an in-flight commercial for Jaguar and Lincoln automobiles, which sparked some discussion about the unexpected nature of his appearance.