# Key Points from IRC Log

• A research paper on engineering microbes to detect and eliminate Pseudomonas aeruginosa (a human pathogen) was shared, demonstrating interest in applying synthetic biology to medical challenges.

• The BrainScales project was discussed as providing interim funding until the Human Brain Project's expected launch in October 2013, with Wolfgang Maass's lab focusing on fundamental principles of brain computation.

• Biohacking resource accessibility was addressed, including sharing DIYbio FAQ links and noting that Chinese users face difficulties accessing DIYbio Google Groups due to the Great Firewall of China.

• Participants explored the practical challenges of operating community biohacking spaces, including equipment sharing logistics, intellectual property concerns for startups, and the difficulty of developing sustainable business models.

• The conversation highlighted the distinctive risk-reward profile of biotech business models, particularly in pharmaceutical development, with a noted trend toward targeting rare diseases for development.

• Advanced Namespace Tools for Plan9 (http://ants.9gridchan.org/) was shared, indicating interest in alternative operating system development alongside biological topics.

• A new hackerspace in Myrtle Beach was documented by Bryan Bishop in the DIY H+ Wiki, showing continued growth in the community infrastructure supporting hands-on transhumanist projects.