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The ‘lab-leak origin’ of Covid-19. Fact or fiction?

By Florence Débarre, Directrice de recherche CNRS, chercheuse en biologie évolutive, Sorbonne Université

The origins of SARS-CoV-2 have been the subject of debate. While many scientists support the theory of a natural spillover event, recent U.S. intelligence assessments suggest a different source.

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