# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (June 28, 2016)

* Kanzure shared research on magnetoelectric nanoparticles (MENs) that can stimulate neurons when exposed to magnetic fields, with reference to a study where these particles crossed the blood-brain barrier in mice and modulated brain electrical activity.

* A discussion on ultrasound as a promising technology for next-generation brain imaging/modulation occurred, noting that RF may not work effectively at neuron-scale resolution, with researchers Ken Shepard (Columbia) and Mikhail Shapiro (Caltech) mentioned as working in this area.

* Several neuroscience mapping resources were shared, including "The mouse cortico-striatal projectome" and "Dense EM-based reconstruction of the interglomerular projectome in the zebrafish olfactory bulb," representing advances in detailed neural connectivity mapping.

* A paper titled "The fallacy of favoring gradual replacement mind uploading over scan-and-copy" was shared, likely discussing philosophical aspects of mind uploading approaches.

* Research on methylene blue showing promise for improving short-term memory was discussed, linking to an article from EurekAlert.

* A reference was made to gold nanoparticles for brain imaging at synapse-resolution, with notes about sub-micron imaging capabilities for synapse receptor densities.

* The SciPy 2016 conference schedule was shared, with some discussion about whether it would be worth attending.