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Debating the OPV Hypothesis at the Royal Society
Scientists at the Royal Society meeting debate the validity of the OPV hypothesis, with many declaring it dead by meeting's end. The chapter explores biases and motivations in the discussion, highlighting the controversy surrounding Edward Hooper's hypothesis and a critical examination by Stanford anthropologist Lachlan Jane. It delves into the challenges, doubts, and contradictory findings surrounding the theory linking the OPV vaccine to the origin of HIV.
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