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310. Viral: The Origin of Covid 19 | Matt Ridley

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

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Viruses: Adaptation and Transmission Challenges

This chapter explores the unique adaptations of viruses in their transmission to hosts, with a focus on the COVID-19 virus's receptor binding domain and furin cleavage site. It examines the ongoing debates about the virus's origins, including discussions on whether it emerged naturally or was engineered, all while highlighting the insights and concerns of virologists during the pandemic's early days.

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