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Jim Haslam: Covid Origins and Coronavirus Genetic Engineering — #77

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Exploring the Origins of COVID-19

This chapter examines the potential origins of the coronavirus, with a special focus on the Egyptian fruit bat as a key transmission model. The discussion highlights the complexities and ethical concerns of scientific research, particularly regarding transparency and the handling of unpublished data. Furthermore, it scrutinizes the implications of genetic engineering and virus transmissibility in animal models, reinforcing the need for careful scrutiny in studying viral origins.

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