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X-RAYS ARE A POWERFUL FORM OF RADIATION. They show doctors
problems inside the body the human eye can’t see. Through trial
and error, doctors discovered many exciting uses for X-rays. But
early on, they didn't understand that X-rays could also be harmful.
This graphic history describes the discovery of X-rays,
advancements in safety standards, and the invention of more
powerful X-ray machines. Find out how modern doctors create
digital images of the inner body—even 3D images of our brains! X-RAYS A GRAPHIC HISTORY
ANTIBIOTICS: INCUBATORS:
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THE DISCOVERY OF GERMS: VACCINES:
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THE FIRST HEART TRANSPLANT: X-RAYS:
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