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Coronapod: COVID's origins and the 'lab leak' theory
Manage episode 286615513 series 3137
Where did the SARS-CoV-2 virus come from? As a team of researchers from the WHO prepares to report on its investigation into the origins of the virus, we discuss the leading theories, including the controversial ‘lab leak' hypothesis.
Although there is no evidence to support it, the lab-leak idea remains popular among certain groups. Similar hypotheses were even touted about the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone. We discuss why theories like this seem to gain traction.
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792 tập
Manage episode 286615513 series 3137
Where did the SARS-CoV-2 virus come from? As a team of researchers from the WHO prepares to report on its investigation into the origins of the virus, we discuss the leading theories, including the controversial ‘lab leak' hypothesis.
Although there is no evidence to support it, the lab-leak idea remains popular among certain groups. Similar hypotheses were even touted about the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone. We discuss why theories like this seem to gain traction.
News: ‘Major stones unturned’: COVID origin search must continue after WHO report, say scientists
News: Where did COVID come from? Five mysteries that remain
News: Can COVID spread from frozen wildlife? Scientists probe pandemic origins
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
792 tập
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