From Newsgroup: alt.tv.star-trek.tos
From Address: dxmm{at}albury.nospam.net.au
Subject: Re: PICS:  'Star Trek' device that heals skin instantly could
soonbe used by astronauts on ISS

On 14/02/14 15:34, cazza13 wrote:
> So TV actually isn't Science Fiction anymore??? Amazing discoveries.
> Medicine and Science have come a long way.
>
>
> FROM:  MO
>
> Star Trek has once again proved how ahead of its time it was after
> being the influence behind a new range of biotechnological devices
> from Nasa.
>
> When Commander Riker has a run in with DataAs cat, in TV series Star
> Trek: The Next Generation, Dr Beverley Crusher heals his wounds
> instantly using a simple handheld device.
>
> The gadget, called a dermal regenerator, works by regenerating RikerAs
> cells and despite being a work of fiction, the technology could soon
> become a reality on board the International Space Station.

Roddenberry and Co were predicting this sort of Tech in 300/400 years, 
but it is occurring in 30/40 years!!

Makes you wonder where we will be in 300/400 years!!

Daniel


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