# IRC Log Summary - July 5, 2014

* A brief discussion about DNA synthesis occurred, with user nmz787 expressing interest in finding research/business partners for projects related to making DNA synthesis cheaper, particularly involving polymer synthesis, surface interactions, chemical separations, CAD, parts assembly, optics, robotics/handling, and software.

* User chris_99 inquired about electroporation techniques, specifically wondering about introducing pGLO plasmid into yeast, to which yashgaroth responded that while electroporation would work, the plasmid likely wouldn't replicate in yeast, and suggested looking for yeast-specific GFP plasmids.

* A security incident involving Bitcoin was discussed, where attackers exploited LastPass's "forgot password" function and leaked source code to steal approximately $350,000 USD from Bitcoinica's MtGox account.

* Several academic papers were shared through paperbot, including one on 3D face reconstructions using near infrared and visible light, and another on do-it-yourself brain stimulation policy challenges.

* There was a brief discussion about the value of space exploration, with participants suggesting it contains valuable resources and potential for discovering alien technology.