Étienne-Émile Baulieu, Pioneer of the Abortion Pill, Passes Away at 98
Étienne-Émile Baulieu, the pioneering French biochemist best known for developing the abortion pill RU-486 (mifepristone), passed away on May 31, 2025, at the age of 98. A fierce advocate for women’s reproductive rights and an esteemed researcher in steroid hormones, Baulieu made profound contributions to science and society. His work enabled non-surgical abortions and sparked global debates on medicine, morality, and freedom of choice.
Étienne-Émile Baulieu’s death has reignited global discussion on his enduring scientific and societal legacy. His invention of mifepristone revolutionized abortion access worldwide and remains a focal point in ongoing legal and political battles over reproductive rights. His passing also highlights his lesser-known work in hormone research and healthy aging.
Baulieu’s contributions laid the foundation for medication-based abortion access and reshaped the conversation on women’s rights, reproductive freedom, and ethical science. His hormone research continues to influence aging and neurology studies.
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