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History of Artificial Insemination
- Artificial insemination for humans started in the 1700s but became mainstream only in the 1970s due to evolving technology and social acceptance.
- Early fertility doctors like Dr. Norman Barwin pioneered treatments amid limited regulations, leading to both successes and errors.
Dr. Barwin's Fertility Scandal
- Dr. Norman Barwin earned the nickname 'Baby God' for his seemingly high fertility success rate.
- However, he repeatedly inseminated patients with the wrong sperm, damaging patients' trust and children's biological identities.
Marathon Cheating Exposed
- Dr. Barwin cheated in marathons, faking race times by dropping out early and returning only to cross the finish line.
- This mirrored his professional cheating, reflecting a pattern of deceit beyond medicine.