3D Printing and Tissue Engineering

The video discusses the Starfleet crew's story, which, despite disappointing critics, retained key themes from the TV series. It explores the concept of the NASA Voyager probe developing AI and creating lifelike androids, a notion once considered science fiction but now nearing reality. Dr. Anthony Atala, inspired by Star Trek, uses 3D printing to create human body parts, a process involving patient cells and biomaterial gel. The video highlights the potential for 3D printing to revolutionize medicine, predicting that in 300 years, printing entire bodies or major parts may be possible.

What was a key theme retained in the Star Trek movie discussed in the video?

• Space battles

• Time travel

• Believable science

• Alien invasions

What inspired the alien being in the Star Trek movie?

• A parallel universe

• A mythical creature

• NASA's Voyager probe

• A fictional planet

What was once considered science fiction but is now becoming a reality?

• Interstellar travel

• Teleportation

• Artificial intelligence and androids

• Time travel

Who is Dr. Anthony Atala?

• A tissue engineering expert

• A space explorer

• A science fiction writer

• A Star Trek actor

What technology does Dr. Atala use to create human body parts?

• Robotics

• Nanotechnology

• 3D printing

• Laser cutting

What materials are used in the 3D printing process described in the video?

• Plastic and metal

• Ink and paper

• Patient's cells and biomaterial gel

• Wood and glass

What is the purpose of using a patient's own cells in 3D printing?

• To enhance durability

• To speed up the process

• To ensure compatibility

• To reduce costs

What feature do the printed ear structures have?

• Increased size

• Enhanced hearing

• Same resiliency and elasticity as a normal ear

• Different color

What does the video suggest about the future of 3D printing in medicine?

• It may allow printing entire bodies or major parts

• It will be used for cosmetic purposes only

• It will remain a niche technology

• It will be replaced by other technologies

How does the video relate Star Trek to modern scientific advancements?

• Star Trek focused only on entertainment

• Star Trek had no influence on science

• Star Trek discouraged scientific exploration

• Star Trek predicted many current technologies