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Netflix's 'Joy' Illuminates the Birth of IVF and Jean Purdy's Overlooked Legacy

The film recounts the struggles of three British pioneers who developed in vitro fertilization, focusing on the vital yet long-ignored contributions of embryologist Jean Purdy.

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Netflix's 'Joy' Explores the Pioneering IVF Journey with Thomasin McKenzie and Bill Nighy