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"These sequences are informative for understanding early SARS-CoV-2 spread in Wuhan," Bloom said. "They're not transformative, but they fill in some really important gaps." In a statement, the NIH said the agency is aware of the decision and has reviewed the request. The data was submitted in March 2020 and was asked to be withdrawn in June of the same year.
The missing sequences also help explain why it has been so hard to figure out when and where the virus first began, Bloom said. Sergei Pond, an expert in analyzing sequences at Temple University in Philadelphia, praised Bloom's research, saying it confirmed some of his own work and offered ideas for finding more early sequences.
But Dr. Eric Topol, founder and director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute in La Jolla, California, said he's concerned about the way people will react to Bloom's findings.
And just why do they presume it was an accident? Just take a look at who benefited the most from the damage it caused. China and the Dims.
We'll never move past the origin argument because China will never be transparent. Why should they? Their liability could cost them $billions.
What a shock China pulled some crap and the usual suspects say let's just get beyond that
Nothing happens by accident and nothing jumped directly from animals to humans.