# Key Technical Discussions from #hplusroadmap

• Participants engaged in a detailed technical debate about genetic enhancement strategies, contrasting embryo selection with direct genome editing approaches, with some arguing that methylation-based editing would be more efficient than selecting from multiple embryos.

• Several synthetic biology resources were shared, including Nanocrafter (a synthetic biology game) and information about fast-growing cyanobacterial chassis for biosynthesis, alongside a list of microfluidics research groups.

• The group discussed complex epigenetic mechanisms, particularly how methylation patterns are maintained during DNA replication and across generations, with specific references to methyltransferases, cytosine modifications, and Trithorax-group proteins in gene expression.

• A paper was shared about bioelectric discharges observed in cat brains after revival from frozen storage, indicating ongoing interest in cryonics and cellular preservation techniques.

• The Adaptagrams project (adaptagrams.org) was highlighted as a tool for creating adaptive diagrams, demonstrating interest in visualization technologies.

• Advances in amateur structured light 3D scanning were discussed, with users achieving professional-quality results using only standard cameras and projectors, as documented on the David 3D forum.

• Budget technology options were shared, including a $59 quad-core Intel CPU tablet with IPS display running Windows 8.1, featuring full-size USB ports and HDMI connectivity.