No Close Relatives Found: New Data on Bat Coronaviruses and COVID Origins

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Shi Zhengli presented findings at a Japanese conference, confirming that the bat coronaviruses stored in her lab do not closely relate to SARS-CoV-2. The research examined 56 new virus genomes collected over the years, strengthening her position against lab leak theories and highlighting the lack of direct ties to the outbreak in Wuhan. The collaborative … Read more