TED: The future of repairing the human body | Nina Tandon

The video discusses the evolution of medical science from early civilization to modern times, highlighting the challenges of current medical implants and the innovative approach of EPI Bone in using stem cells to engineer living bone and cartilage. The speaker shares success stories from clinical trials and outlines future goals for expanding this technology to knee cartilage, emphasizing the potential for growing anatomically precise spare parts for the human body.

What was the first evidence of civilization according to the speaker?

• Tools

• A healed fracture fossil

• Written language

• Architecture

What is the main challenge mentioned in relation to living longer lives?

• Increased risk of diseases

• Earlier injuries and shorter implant lifespan

• Lack of medical advancements

• Overpopulation

What is the primary mission of EPI Bone?

• To develop new surgical tools

• To create living spare parts using stem cells

• To improve hospital infrastructure

• To train more biomedical engineers

What technology is used to create the biomaterial scaffold?

• Nanotechnology

• 3D printing and milling

• Laser cutting

• Ultrasound imaging

What was the outcome of the clinical trials for jawbone replacements?

• Seamless integration with no adverse events

• Complete failure

• Success but with limited functionality

• Partial success with some adverse events

What future application is EPI Bone aiming to expand into?

• Heart tissue regeneration

• Knee cartilage replacement

• Liver transplants

• Skin grafts

What does the speaker invite the audience to imagine about the future of spare parts?

• They will be imported from other countries

• They will be grown from our own cells

• They will be made from metal and plastic

• They will be 3D printed from synthetic materials