# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Discussion (Oct 24, 2015)

* A reference was made to Libgen (Library Genesis), a shadow library providing free access to scientific papers and books, suggesting its use for accessing research materials.

* A discussion about DRACO (Double-stranded RNA Activated Caspase Oligomerizer), an MIT Lincoln Laboratory antiviral technology, included criticism of using crowdfunding platforms like Indiegogo for serious biomedical research funding.

* A paper titled "A highly selective biosynthetic pathway to non-natural C50 carotenoids assembled from moderately selective enzymes" was shared, discussing novel approaches to enzyme pathway engineering.

* There was a technical discussion about the need for positional control over enzyme locations when designing long catalyst sequences for biochemical pathways.

* The concept of "ring species" in biology was referenced, describing connected populations that can interbreed with neighboring groups but where end populations cannot interbreed with each other.

* Participants discussed alternative funding models for scientific research, including humorous suggestions about combining crowdfunding with other platforms, reflecting frustration with traditional grant funding processes.