The Coronavirus, not the beer
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What is that you need?
Dr. Fauci and the NIH have been funding the wuhan institute for years. They funded gain of function research. COVID was a creation of gain of function research in the exact lab.
Now... Please be assured that COVID came from a bat
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This is actually a great synopsis of our higher education system today... And why it is so laughable pathetic.
Enjoy it while the grift is good!
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I don't know if i would give the following an A but it gives some indication of what it is to evaluate the case for and against something, dated information notwithstanding.
Evaluate claims that Fauci funded research that led to the covid virus escaping from a lab.
The claim that Dr. Fauci funded research that led to the COVID-19 virus escaping from a lab is a controversial and highly debated topic. There is currently no definitive evidence to support this claim, and the overwhelming majority of the scientific community believes that the virus most likely originated from natural sources.
While it is true that Dr. Fauci's organization, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), did provide funding for research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China, which has been suggested as a possible source of the virus, this research was focused on studying bat coronaviruses and their potential to cause disease in humans.
It is also important to note that the specific research project in question, which was conducted by a U.S.-based nonprofit organization called EcoHealth Alliance, was reviewed and approved by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and went through a rigorous ethical review process before any funding was provided.
Furthermore, the majority of experts believe that the most likely origin of the virus is zoonotic spillover, where the virus jumped from an animal host to humans, rather than a laboratory leak.
In summary, while there have been claims that Dr. Fauci funded research that led to the COVID-19 virus escaping from a lab, the evidence to support this claim is currently lacking. The scientific consensus remains that the virus most likely originated from natural sources, and that ongoing research is needed to fully understand the origins of the pandemic.
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Evaluate claims that Fauci funded research that led to the covid virus escaping from a lab.
The claim that Dr. Fauci funded research that led to the COVID-19 virus escaping from a lab is a controversial and highly debated topic. There is currently no definitive evidence to support this claim, and the overwhelming majority of the scientific community believes that the virus most likely originated from natural sources.
While it is true that Dr. Fauci's organization, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), did provide funding for research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China, which has been suggested as a possible source of the virus, this research was focused on studying bat coronaviruses and their potential to cause disease in humans.
It is also important to note that the specific research project in question, which was conducted by a U.S.-based nonprofit organization called EcoHealth Alliance, was reviewed and approved by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and went through a rigorous ethical review process before any funding was provided.
Furthermore, the majority of experts believe that the most likely origin of the virus is zoonotic spillover, where the virus jumped from an animal host to humans, rather than a laboratory leak.
In summary, while there have been claims that Dr. Fauci funded research that led to the COVID-19 virus escaping from a lab, the evidence to support this claim is currently lacking. The scientific consensus remains that the virus most likely originated from natural sources, and that ongoing research is needed to fully understand the origins of the pandemic.
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sturg33
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Darn openAi agrees with the state.
Guess I'm wrong then .
It came from the bat!
"A+"
https://youtu.be/sSfejgwbDQ8
Guess I'm wrong then .
It came from the bat!
"A+"
https://youtu.be/sSfejgwbDQ8
nsacpi
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Chat GPT or sturg? Tough call
Did Fauci approve a grant for gain of function research in bat viruses.
Yes, it is true that Dr. Fauci's organization, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), approved a grant to the nonprofit organization EcoHealth Alliance for research on bat coronaviruses. This research included experiments that involved modifying the viruses to make them more infectious and transmissible in human cells, which is known as "gain-of-function" research.
However, it is important to note that Dr. Fauci has stated that the research was not conducted in Wuhan and that the grant was not specifically for gain-of-function research. The research was aimed at understanding the potential for bat coronaviruses to infect humans and cause disease, with the ultimate goal of preventing or mitigating future pandemics.
In addition, the grant was subject to a rigorous ethical review process and was approved by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which oversees the NIAID. The NIH has also stated that none of the funding provided went directly to the Wuhan Institute of Virology, which has been suggested as a possible origin of the COVID-19 pandemic.
It is also important to note that the exact nature of the research conducted with the funding is still under investigation, and there is ongoing debate within the scientific community about the risks and benefits of gain-of-function research.
Did Fauci approve a grant for gain of function research in bat viruses.
Yes, it is true that Dr. Fauci's organization, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), approved a grant to the nonprofit organization EcoHealth Alliance for research on bat coronaviruses. This research included experiments that involved modifying the viruses to make them more infectious and transmissible in human cells, which is known as "gain-of-function" research.
However, it is important to note that Dr. Fauci has stated that the research was not conducted in Wuhan and that the grant was not specifically for gain-of-function research. The research was aimed at understanding the potential for bat coronaviruses to infect humans and cause disease, with the ultimate goal of preventing or mitigating future pandemics.
In addition, the grant was subject to a rigorous ethical review process and was approved by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which oversees the NIAID. The NIH has also stated that none of the funding provided went directly to the Wuhan Institute of Virology, which has been suggested as a possible origin of the COVID-19 pandemic.
It is also important to note that the exact nature of the research conducted with the funding is still under investigation, and there is ongoing debate within the scientific community about the risks and benefits of gain-of-function research.
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Lol the seals are literally posting their software scripts now
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Is covid caused by an engineered virus
The scientific consensus is that COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, is not an engineered virus. There is currently no credible evidence to support the claim that the virus was intentionally created or manipulated in a laboratory.
Multiple studies have shown that the SARS-CoV-2 virus has a natural origin, likely originating from a bat coronavirus that jumped to humans through an intermediate host, such as a pangolin. This conclusion is supported by the genetic sequencing of the virus, as well as the presence of similar viruses in animals.
While there have been claims that the virus may have accidentally escaped from a laboratory, the evidence supporting this theory is also lacking. Multiple investigations, including by the World Health Organization, have found no evidence of a laboratory leak.
It is important to rely on credible sources of information and scientific evidence when evaluating claims about the origins of the COVID-19 virus.
The scientific consensus is that COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, is not an engineered virus. There is currently no credible evidence to support the claim that the virus was intentionally created or manipulated in a laboratory.
Multiple studies have shown that the SARS-CoV-2 virus has a natural origin, likely originating from a bat coronavirus that jumped to humans through an intermediate host, such as a pangolin. This conclusion is supported by the genetic sequencing of the virus, as well as the presence of similar viruses in animals.
While there have been claims that the virus may have accidentally escaped from a laboratory, the evidence supporting this theory is also lacking. Multiple investigations, including by the World Health Organization, have found no evidence of a laboratory leak.
It is important to rely on credible sources of information and scientific evidence when evaluating claims about the origins of the COVID-19 virus.
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A new analysis of samples collected from a Wuhan seafood market has suggested for the first time a concrete link between some of the wild animals being illegally sold there and the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Atlantic reported on Thursday. The evidence points to raccoon dogs as the likely culprit, according to the analysis, which found that the animals may have been carrying and shedding the virus near the end of 2019.
The research was conducted by an international team of virologists, genomicists, and evolutionary biologists, according to The Atlantic—and though it’s not 100 percent definitive proof, it’s “a really strong indication that animals at the market were infected,” said Angela Rasmussen, a virologist involved in the investigation. “There’s really no other explanation that makes any sense.” The magazine’s report comes just days after an Economist/YouGov poll showed that nearly two-thirds of Americans favor the lab leak theory over natural occurrence. It was reported last month that the U.S. Energy Department had concluded—albeit with “low confidence”—that the virus likely emerged from a lab. Intelligence agencies and experts elsewhere remain divided. Read it at The Atlantic.
https://matzav.com/raccoon-dogs-likely-started-covid-19-pandemic-new-genetic-analysis-shows/
The research was conducted by an international team of virologists, genomicists, and evolutionary biologists, according to The Atlantic—and though it’s not 100 percent definitive proof, it’s “a really strong indication that animals at the market were infected,” said Angela Rasmussen, a virologist involved in the investigation. “There’s really no other explanation that makes any sense.” The magazine’s report comes just days after an Economist/YouGov poll showed that nearly two-thirds of Americans favor the lab leak theory over natural occurrence. It was reported last month that the U.S. Energy Department had concluded—albeit with “low confidence”—that the virus likely emerged from a lab. Intelligence agencies and experts elsewhere remain divided. Read it at The Atlantic.
https://matzav.com/raccoon-dogs-likely-started-covid-19-pandemic-new-genetic-analysis-shows/
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Bump
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Who is Angela Rasmussen
Angela Rasmussen is a virologist and affiliate of the Georgetown Center for Global Health Science and Security. She is also an Adjunct Faculty at the University of Washington and a Senior Scientist at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Rasmussen is known for her research on emerging viruses, including Ebola, Zika, and most recently, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
In addition to her research, Rasmussen is a science communicator who frequently engages with the public and the media to explain scientific concepts related to infectious diseases and pandemic preparedness. She has also been a vocal advocate for increasing diversity and inclusion in the scientific community.
Angela Rasmussen is a virologist and affiliate of the Georgetown Center for Global Health Science and Security. She is also an Adjunct Faculty at the University of Washington and a Senior Scientist at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Rasmussen is known for her research on emerging viruses, including Ebola, Zika, and most recently, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
In addition to her research, Rasmussen is a science communicator who frequently engages with the public and the media to explain scientific concepts related to infectious diseases and pandemic preparedness. She has also been a vocal advocate for increasing diversity and inclusion in the scientific community.
nsacpi
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see post immediately above which has a succinct summary of what i believe on this issue
nsacpi
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what can i say...desperate times call for desperate measures
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Imagine being so embarrassed of your views that you're too much of a bitch to express them
Couldn't be me