Researchers say several genetic signs indicate that the coronavirus was not engineered. Photo: Xinhua Researchers say several genetic signs indicate that the coronavirus was not engineered. Photo: Xinhua
Researchers say several genetic signs indicate that the coronavirus was not engineered. Photo: Xinhua
China /  People & Culture

Coronavirus: Scientists hit back at rumours humans engineered the deadly contagion

  • Researchers point to several genetic clues indicating the virus responsible for a deadly epidemic evolved naturally
  • Study suggests two possible paths of evolution

Topic |   Coronavirus pandemic
Simone McCarthy
Simone McCarthy

Updated: 9:11am, 19 Feb, 2020

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Researchers say several genetic signs indicate that the coronavirus was not engineered. Photo: Xinhua Researchers say several genetic signs indicate that the coronavirus was not engineered. Photo: Xinhua
Researchers say several genetic signs indicate that the coronavirus was not engineered. Photo: Xinhua
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