# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (Jan 22, 2016)

* A paper on "Image restoration from a sequence of random masks" from RIT was shared, potentially relevant to imaging technologies.

* A Scala-based implementation of the Lightning Network (cryptocurrency payment channels technology) was shared via GitHub link: https://github.com/ACINQ/eclair.

* Research on synaptic plasticity was discussed, specifically a paper finding that synapses can store approximately 4.7 bits of information with 26 distinguishable synaptic strengths.

* A paper on "Advanced biomaterial strategies to transplant preformed micro-tissue engineered neural networks into the brain" was shared, describing a technique using agarose straws with neural growth factors to facilitate nervous system repair.

* Intel released an open-source cross-platform camera capture library for their RealSense depth cameras (F200, SR300, R200) at https://github.com/IntelRealSense/librealsense.

* A discussion occurred about the state of transhumanism as a movement, with some participants questioning whether it has effective leadership or sufficient scale to achieve meaningful projects.

* Botox injections were discussed as an FDA-approved treatment for chronic headaches, specifically for pressure band headaches and TMJ-related issues.