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China's Coronavirus Is Spreading. But How?

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From Animals to Humans: The Virus Journey

This chapter explores how viruses, especially coronaviruses, mutate and transfer from animal hosts to humans, with a focus on SARS as a case study. It also discusses the complexities of tracing virus origins in bustling animal markets and highlights the rapid governmental response to the outbreak that may have hindered crucial research.

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