French Scientist Baulieu, Abortion Pill Pioneer, Dies at 98

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French scientist Etienne-Emile Baulieu, renowned for his groundbreaking work developing the abortion pill, has died at 98 in Paris. His innovative research in steroid hormones forever changed reproductive medicine, earning both acclaim and controversy—a reminder that even transformative genius can sprawl into unanticipated debates.

nationalpost.com / French scientist Etienne-Emile Baulieu, inventor of the abortion pill, dies at 98

He was known around the world for the scientific, medical and social significance of his work on steroid hormones

citynews.ca / French scientist Etienne-Emile Baulieu, inventor of the abortion pill, dies at 98

ROME (AP) — French scientist Etienne-Emile Baulieu, best known as the inventor of the abortion pill, died on Friday aged 98 at his home in Paris, his institute said in a statement. Both a doctor and a researcher, Baulieu was known around the world for the scientific, medical and social significance…

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