X-ray
X-rays were discovered in 1895 by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen. Since then, it has been an indispensable means of medicine. However, X-rays can lead to damage to the genetic material: In this video, we show how the body defends itself against it and what measures are taken by radiation protection. More information: https://www.bfs.de/DE/themen/ion/anwendung-medizin/diagnostik/roentgen/roentgen-verfahren.html Original: "Federal Office for Radiation Protection" Original: German. All translations in this video have been done by the alugha AI.