Origins of COVID-19: A Comprehensive Analysis of Zoonotic Drift Patterns and Gain-of-Function Research
Origins of COVID-19: A Comprehensive Analysis of Zoonotic Drift Patterns and Gain-of-Function Research
Author(s): Sanjay PooranSubject(s): Health and medicine and law, Demography and human biology, Globalization
Published by: Международное философско-космологическое общество
Keywords: COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; Zoonotic Spillover; Gain-of-Function Research; Pandemic; Geo-Political Crisis; Lab-Origin Hypothesis; Public Health; Biosafety; Global Cooperation;
Summary/Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has not only posed an unprecedented health crisis but has also escalated into a critical geo-political and political issue worldwide. This paper analyzes the origins of SARS-CoV-2, examining zoonotic drift patterns and the controversial role of gain-of-function (GoF) research. The zoonotic spillover hypothesis, emphasizing the virus’s natural emergence, and the lab-origin hypothesis, exploring its potential laboratory escape, are critically evaluated. Understanding the virus’s origins is crucial for strengthening global health policies, biosafety regulations, and pandemic preparedness. The pandemic’s global socio-political implications highlight the urgency for international cooperation and transparency to mitigate future health and security challenges.
Journal: Ukrainian Policymaker
- Issue Year: 15/2024
- Issue No: 15
- Page Range: 72-84
- Page Count: 13
- Language: English
