Accountability and Oversight in COVID Origins and Research Practices

This chapter explores investigations into the origins of COVID-19, focusing on the lab leak hypothesis and the implications of corporate and government oversight on public health. It critiques past responses to virus manipulation research, particularly gain-of-function studies, and discusses the need for transparency and accountability in scientific practices. Additionally, it highlights bipartisan efforts to address animal testing and the misuse of governmental funds in research, advocating for more humane and effective practices.