# Summary of IRC Log from ##hplusroadmap (June 16, 2013)

* Bryan Bishop updated the DIY H+ wiki with additions of two biohacking spaces: Hivebio in Seattle and Biotechnbeyond in Carlsbad, showing the growth of community biohacking spaces.

* Josh Perfetto registered on the DIY H+ platform (diyhpl.us) and added himself to the Sunnyvale group, indicating expansion of the transhumanist community network.

* Heath shared resources on Transcription Activator-Like Effectors (TALEs), which are natural proteins that can modulate gene expression, along with links to the TAL Effectors Resource Center and the Optogenetics Resource Center.

* A discussion about naturally competent cells occurred, with kanzure sharing several research papers on bacterial transformation and competence proteins, relevant to genetic engineering applications.

* Heath shared educational anime resources related to science topics, including "Element Hunters" and "Moyashimon: Tales of Agriculture," which contains educational content about microorganisms and fermentation.

* Jonathan Trent's TED talk on "Energy from floating algae pods" was shared, highlighting sustainable energy production methods using algae.