# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log

The provided IRC log contains only connection and disconnection notifications from September 8, 2014, with no substantive discussion. However, the summary above it (from September 7, 2014) contains meaningful content that I can summarize:

• Researchers discussed Brain Backups (brainbackups.com), debating whether combining fMRI with molecular sensors could effectively image the brain, with some suggesting positron emission tomography with antibodies as a potentially viable alternative.

• Participants examined cryonics preservation challenges, specifically how ice crystal formation damages brain tissue during cooling, and discussed glycerine's role in preventing this damage while speculating on future preservation improvements.

• The conversation revealed insights about academic peer review practices, noting that mathematics papers typically have only 1-2 reviewers, while multi-institution collaborations often feature authors who haven't thoroughly reviewed the entire paper.

• Several scientific papers were shared and discussed, including research on functional near-infrared brain imaging (fNIR), phage synthesis inhibition, and microbiology, demonstrating the channel's focus on cutting-edge scientific literature.

• Members addressed challenges in maintaining open-source software without access to necessary hardware, specifically regarding the emokit library for the Emotiv EPOC brain-computer interface.