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Unraveling COVID-19's Genetic Mysteries
This chapter explores the genetic characteristics of COVID-19, focusing on the absence of a furin cleavage site and its implications for viral transmission. It critically examines the origins of the virus, contrasting natural evolution theories with laboratory-based hypotheses while highlighting the importance of rigorous scientific inquiry. The discussion also analyzes the efficiency of COVID-19's transmission compared to previous coronaviruses and the significance of asymptomatic spread in understanding the pandemic.