From Newsgroup: alt.tv.star-trek.tos
From Address: epwise{at}yahoo.com
Subject: Re: PICS:  'Star Trek' device that heals skin instantly could soon
be used by astronauts on ISS

"Daniel47{at}teranews.com"  wrote in 
news:AIkLu.499398$2s6.85542{at}fx16.iad:

> 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
> 
> 

We'll be in 2314/2414. Duh.
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