Etienne-Emile Baulieu, Abortion Pill Pioneer, Dies at 98

Posted: 2025-05-31 11:38:52 UTC

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Etienne-Emile Baulieu, the French scientist who developed the abortion pill RU-486, has died at the age of 98.

Development of RU-486 (mifepristone)

Impact on reproductive rights

Scientific contributions to endocrinology

Ethical debates surrounding abortion

Controversy and opposition to RU-486