An international team of scientists found genetic evidence suggesting the coronavirus likely originated from animals sold in Wuhan's market, supporting the natural spillover theory.
The report emphasizes that while genetic evidence aligns with a natural spillover theory, it doesn't exclude other scenarios, leaving questions around the exact origins of the pandemic unresolved.
Florence Débarre noted, 'The results we see are consistent with infected animals, but we cannot prove that they were,' highlighting the limitations of the available data.
The study, led by authors who advocate for a market origin, is part of an ongoing debate that has seen researchers, agencies, and journalists split over lab leak versus natural origins.
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