Was Paul Lauterbur's research always accepted by the scientific community?
Yes, always
No, there was initial skepticism
No, it was never accepted
It's still being debated
Answer
Paul Lauterbur's research was not always accepted by the scientific community. Some scientists thought that it was impossible to create images of the inside of the body without exposing it to radiation. Others were concerned about the potential for magnetic resonance imaging to cause health problems.
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