# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Logs

- The SynBioFuture2016 conference was livestreamed and shared with the DIYbio community, indicating ongoing interest in synthetic biology developments among transhumanist circles.

- Personal genome sequencing was becoming more accessible, with Genomics Personalized Health offering the service for $2,500, though concerns remained about data storage security and coverage limitations.

- The DIYbio community was noted to be experiencing fragmentation issues, with efforts to preserve knowledge through resources like diyhpluswiki.git, which maintains a complete archive of the openwetware.org DIYbio FAQ.

- Research on carbon nanotubes was discussed, specifically end-to-end joining through Joule heating and telescoping multi-walled nanotubes being developed at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, representing advances in nanomaterials.

- A discussion on insulin pricing explored why this medication remains expensive despite its age, debating whether the issue stems from patented production methods or communication problems regarding cheaper alternatives.

- Participants shared information about advanced technologies like molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) and electrolasers, with speculation about future "beampunk" aesthetics following earlier patterns like steampunk.