# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (August 24, 2013)

• A Nature paper about see-through brains was shared (doi:10.1038/nature12107), along with a related YouTube video titled "See-through brains," demonstrating techniques for making brain tissue transparent for research purposes.

• A discussion about Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography (FPLC) equipment took place, with one user mentioning they had been assembling parts that could be used for an FPLC system, noting they still needed hardware control systems and gradient mixers.

• A historical computing video was shared: "UCLA's 1948 Mechanical Computer" on Vimeo, showcasing early computing technology.

• A technical Python programming tip was shared about mocking the open() function in Python for testing purposes, with a link to a discussion on the mockito-python Google Group.

• The conversation included brief mentions of DIY lab equipment assembly, suggesting an active interest in building scientific instruments for personal or small-scale research use.