# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (Nov 22, 2015)

* A neurofeedback protocol for depression was shared (http://www.redalyc.org/pdf/172/17217456034.pdf), potentially relevant to brain-computer interface applications and mental health treatments.

* A blog post documenting bacterial cultures grown from a keyboard was shared (http://blog.mattbierner.com/keyboard-bacterial-culture/), with subsequent discussion about the potential dangers of such DIY microbiology experiments.

* A Science article about DIY biologists was discussed (http://news.sciencemag.org/biology/2013/11/do-it-yourself-biologists-doing-no-harm-survey-finds), with commentary that the only "harm" from DIY biology might be to the power of institutional science.

* The Brain Preservation Foundation's competitor page was shared (http://www.brainpreservation.org/competitors/), highlighting organizations working on brain preservation technologies.

* A discussion occurred about using lasers to change eye color by removing pigment, with debate about the practicality and safety of DIY approaches versus commercial procedures.

* Participants discussed the potential use of nootropics and other substances (like phenylpiracetam) to counteract high-altitude sickness and hypoxia-induced mental impairment in mountaineering.

* A conversation about using radio transponders and GPS for navigation in extreme mountaineering conditions highlighted the evolution of safety technology in high-risk environments.

* There was a brief exchange about setting up private GitLab repositories for collaborative projects, with comments about GitLab's documentation quality and interface design.