"For the second time in 50 years, there are questions about whether we are dealing with a pandemic caused by scientific research," writes @Zeynep Tufekci. nyti.ms/3qpn50Z
"With so much evidence withheld, it’s hard to say anything about Covid-19’s origins with certainty," writes @zeynep. nyti.ms/3qpn50Z 
Even if we are denied answers, we can still learn lessons.
"Perhaps the biggest one is that we were due for a bat coronavirus outbreak, one way or another, and the research showing bat coronaviruses’ ability to jump to humans was a warning not heeded." nyti.ms/3qpn50Z
"Perhaps the biggest one is that we were due for a bat coronavirus outbreak, one way or another, and the research showing bat coronaviruses’ ability to jump to humans was a warning not heeded." nyti.ms/3qpn50Z
"Field research on bats should have been done more carefully." nyti.ms/3qpn50Z
"A better path forward is one of true global cooperation," writes @zeynep. "This means putting the public interest before personal ambitions and acknowledging that despite the wonders of its power, biomedical research also holds dangers." nyti.ms/3qpn50Z
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