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Echoes of Controversy: USAID and Virus Research
This chapter explores the contentious relationship between EcoHealth Alliance and USAID funding, centering on virology research linked to COVID-19 and bioweapons. It scrutinizes the ethical dilemmas and complexities of government funding for virus research, particularly the ambiguous lines between biodefense and bioweapons, as well as the implications of gain-of-function studies.