# Summary of ##hplusroadmap IRC Log (April 15, 2013)

* A paper on L-acetylcarnitine causing rapid antidepressant effects through epigenetic induction of mGlu2 receptors was shared, showing interest in neurochemical approaches to mental health.

* A user inquired about machines for biohacking such as PCR equipment, indicating interest in DIY biotechnology tools.

* A discussion about Emotiv BCI (Brain-Computer Interface) code on GitHub focused on technical issues with gyro packet sniffing, suggesting ongoing work on brain-computer interfaces.

* An evercookie tracking system was shared (http://samy.pl/evercookie/ and https://github.com/samyk/evercookie), which uses multiple storage vectors including HTML5 Canvas pixel manipulation and Silverlight storage to create persistent browser fingerprinting.

* Google Glass developer documentation was analyzed, with concerns raised about its restrictive development environment that requires using Google's appspot platform and limited resolution (640x360 pixels).

* A patent law discussion noted the 1990 extension of patent infringement definition to include acts in outer space on objects under US jurisdiction (35 USC 105).