# Summary of ##hplusroadmap IRC Log (June 10, 2016)

* Discussion about Zyvex, a company in Richardson that was previously doing promising work on molecular nanotechnology (MNT) through 3D printing silicon, with mentions of potential DIY pathways to MNT, though participants noted they hadn't been doing interesting work in recent years.

* Russell Hanson presented a "Brain Backups" project in Istanbul, using aptamer-based contrast agents ("aptamaker") with gold nanoparticles for non-invasive tracking of neuroreceptor distributions, aimed at next-generation brain interfaces.

* Several significant scientific papers were shared, including research on vacuum-actuated muscle-inspired pneumatic structures, designer nanoscale DNA assemblies, structurally distinct proteins designed using evolution-inspired strategies, and chemical reprogramming of human skin cells into functional cardiomyocytes.

* A paper on "MEAT-COMMS" was discussed, demonstrating experimental acoustic through-tissue communications achieving data rates of 20-30Mbps through real tissue samples, enabling potential real-time video transmission for implanted medical devices.

* Elon Musk's Mars Colonial Transporter was briefly mentioned, with Musk describing establishing a regular cargo route to Mars every 26 months that scientists could rely on for experiments, though participants noted the announcement lacked substantive details.

* Participants discussed challenges in knowledge management and "idea-flow-equalization" - specifically how to systematically ensure that relevant information reaches the right people in a timely manner to prevent duplication of effort and foster collaboration.