# IRC Log Summary for #hplusroadmap (May 19, 2013)

This was a relatively quiet day in the channel, with limited substantive discussion. The key points from the conversation were:

* A user mentioned working on TALENs (Transcription Activator-Like Effector Nucleases) as part of their honors project and expressed interest in George Church's work, indicating ongoing interest in genetic engineering technologies among channel participants.

* There was a brief discussion about transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), with one user deciding to build their own tDCS setup, noting it was "cheaper and clinically proven" compared to ultrasound alternatives.

* A resource link was shared containing papers on tDCS (http://diyhpl.us/~bryan/papers2/neuro/tdcs/), and the existence of an active Reddit community dedicated to tDCS was mentioned (r/tDCS).

* The channel appeared to have a scheduled "series of complaints" that was mentioned but didn't materialize in the logged conversation.

* The conversation demonstrated the channel's focus on DIY approaches to human enhancement technologies, particularly in neurostimulation and genetic engineering.