# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (March 17, 2013)

* Several scientific papers were shared and discussed related to genetic enhancement of learning and memory in mice, postsynaptic protein phosphorylation, and LTP (Long-Term Potentiation), indicating ongoing interest in cognitive enhancement mechanisms.

* Users discussed a viral story about an engineer who claimed to have "hacked nutrition" by stopping eating regular food, with participants noting the poor scientific basis and questioning why this particular story gained traction when similar approaches hadn't.

* Photos of the new Los Angeles biohackers' space were shared, showing a 6th floor industrial space with a $1100/month rent and $50/month membership fee structure designed to be sustainable with approximately 22 members.

* A new Seattle biohacking space called HiveBio was announced, with a mission to teach biotechnology skills and support citizen science projects, complete with a new mailing list and fundraising efforts.

* The community demonstrated active use of "paperbot," a tool that automatically retrieves and archives scientific papers when users share links, facilitating access to paywalled research.