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"In science fiction one can say a great many things that are unpalatable, … because it's expressed as science fiction you can slip it past their defenses."
- Frederik Pohl
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| Gobathian | ||
| An alien medical technology that enables full body healing in the event of traumatic injury. |
In the novel, human beings "travel" mentally to distant planets, picking up bits of alien knowledge and technology to bring back.
| The doctor reached the door. He stooped with his stethoscope placed against the mummy, then stepped back from the bed. "He's dead," said Blaine. "His breathing stopped and it was a longtime --" "Yes, he's dead. He never had a chance. Even with gobathian he didn't have a chance." "Gobathian? That was what you used? That was why he was all wrapped up?" "He was broken," said the doctor. "Like a toy someone had thrown on the floor and stepped on. What you do you know about gobathian?" he asked. "I've heard of it," said Blaine. "An alien drug," the doctor said. "Used by an insect race. A warring insect race. And it's done miracles. It can patch up a smashed and broken body. It can repair bones and organs. It can grow new tissue." |
| From Time is the Simplest Thing,
by Clifford Simak. Published by Doubleday in 1961 Additional resources -
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For another view on remarkable healing techniques, see atlotl/gibiril regimen from The Godmakers by Frank Herbert.
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