# Key Points from IRC Log

• A paper was shared about a method to incorporate anisotropic semiconductor nanocrystals of all shapes in an ultrathin and uniform silica shell, with the full text available through paperbot.

• Several Python libraries were mentioned: underscore.py (Python implementation of the Underscore JavaScript library) and pyquery (jQuery-like library for Python), which were compared to the Cheerio library.

• A user discussed their transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) project, mentioning they were waiting for prototype PCBs from China, choosing Seeed Studio over OSHPark despite longer turnaround times.

• There was a discussion about the advantages of PCBs over breadboards for final products, with points about breadboards being messy with loose wires versus the more permanent and reliable nature of PCBs.

• A critique was shared of an iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) team's equipment setup, questioning whether just a PCR machine, gel box, and centrifuge would be sufficient for their stated goals.

• Bryan Bishop added documentation about iGEM projects from 2012 and 2013 to the DIY biohacking wiki, with links to the project database.

• A comment was shared about Alcor's cryonics patient preservation capabilities, noting that their liquid nitrogen storage could maintain viable temperatures for 3-4 months even with minimal remaining coolant.