Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 143, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 June 1914 — Effect of X-Rays. [ARTICLE]

Effect of X-Rays.

Both plant and animal tissues are injured by prolonged exposure to Xrays, but under proper regulation it appears that highly beneficial effects may be produced. In experiments In. Germany, Dr. Schwartz found no appreciable results from an exposure of young plant sprouts for 30 seconds, while an exposure of five minutes had a decided influence in retarding devel- ' opment. The best time for benefidlal action proved to be about 150 seconds, and by such exposure to the rays the plants were so stimulated that in three weeks their height reached twice that of unexposed plants. The effects on, the human body were subject' to similar regulation. The vitality of the tissues is diminished in the ’ case of pounds, a suitable application of X-rays, instead of causing skin burns, gave such stimulation that obstinate wounds healed up after a few repetitions of the treatment