# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (Dec 1, 2016)

• A research paper on huperzine A for Alzheimer's treatment was shared, highlighting potential therapeutic applications of this compound for cognitive enhancement ("New insights into huperzine A for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease").

• A UC Berkeley study was discussed that challenged previous findings about young blood reversing aging in mice, though participants noted the paper still showed "virtually immediate effects on regeneration" from blood exchanges.

• Several scientific papers were shared on topics including evolutionary game theory, synaptic membrane protein dynamics, organogenesis simulation, and attention mechanisms in goal-based conflict.

• A discussion about fungus-growing ants occurred, with a link to research on the topic and speculation about inviting mycologist Paul Stamets to join the channel for discussion.

• A link was shared to a collection of science fiction and fantasy book recommendations from 2016, potentially relevant to futurist and transhumanist themes.

• Andrew Hessel's presentation "When Biology Goes Digital" was shared, likely discussing the implications of digitization in biological sciences.