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Soon after Röntgen's
original discovery of X-rays in late 1895, others had begun investigating
the possibility that the mysterious rays could kill germs. It was
quickly noted that the rays would kill tuberculosis, diphtheria,
and other bacteria. Certain types of cancers also could be destroyed
by the powerful rays. Unfortunately, the rarity and very high cost
of radium hampered the work of these scientists. |
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