# Summary of IRC Log Discussion

• A discussion about using SSL logs as proof of money transfer for peer-to-peer Bitcoin exchanges was shared via a link to a Bitcoin Talk forum thread, potentially offering more evidence for escrow transactions.

• A scientific paper from Cell journal was shared and discussed, with some criticism that media articles were focusing on Sinclair rather than the principal investigator of the research.

• Transcriptic (a robotic lab automation company) was mentioned in relation to a news article in The Verge, with speculation that the publicity might be timed for another funding round since they previously raised only $1.5M.

• A link to Atlas Biotech Seed Class of 2013 was shared, highlighting new biotech startups receiving seed funding.

• A discussion about microfluidic DNA synthesis occurred, with kanzure expressing preference for regular DNA synthesizers over microfluidic approaches due to complexity and reliability concerns.

• A security vulnerability in asymmetric cryptography was discussed, referencing acoustic side-channel attacks that can extract private keys by listening to computer sounds, with mention that blinding techniques can mitigate this issue.