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Q71 (CDS-II/2013) Science & Technology › Biotechnology & Health › Cloning and reproductive technologies Answer Verified

British Scientist Robert Edwards, winner of Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine, passed away on 10 April 2013. What was so important about him ?

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Robert Geoffrey Edwards (1925–2013) was a British physiologist and pioneer in reproductive medicine. His groundbreaking research on in vitro fertilization (IVF) led to the birth of Louise Brown, the world's first "test-tube baby," on July 25, 1978 [1]. Working alongside surgeon Patrick Steptoe, Edwards developed techniques to fertilize human egg cells outside the body and successfully implant the resulting embryos into the womb [1]. Despite significant ethical controversy and initial funding challenges, their work revolutionized the treatment of infertility, which affects over 10% of couples worldwide. For his monumental contributions to medicine, Edwards was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2010. He passed away on April 10, 2013, leaving a legacy that has enabled the birth of millions of children through assisted reproductive technologies [1].

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  1. [1] https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/eugenic-legacy-nobel-ivf/
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