Report Says NIH, Under Fauci's Leadership, Conducted Coronavirus Experiments on Bats Five Years Ago

A recent report has brought to light that the National Institutes of Health (NIH), led by Dr. Anthony Fauci, conducted experiments involving coronaviruses and bats five years ago. This revelation has sparked renewed debate about the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic and the role of scientific research in its emergence.

According to the details revealed, the experiments were part of a grant-supported research project that aimed to study the evolutionary distance of SARS-CoV-2 and bat coronaviruses. The goal was to gain a better understanding of these viruses and their potential to cause disease in humans.

The research was conducted at a lab in Montana and involved using US taxpayer money. The experiments included infecting bats with the virus, a fact that has raised eyebrows given the ongoing discussion about the potential lab origins of the COVID-19 virus.

It is important to note that the NIH has previously stated that while these experiments posed biosafety risks, they did not cause the COVID-19 pandemic . The scientific community has also expressed concern over the axing of the bat coronavirus grant, calling it a 'horrible precedent'.

The report's revelations have reignited the debate around gain-of-function research, a field of study that involves altering an organism or disease to increase its pathogenicity or transmissibility. Critics argue that this type of research poses significant risks, including the potential for accidental release of a modified pathogen.

As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, understanding its origins is crucial for preventing future outbreaks. This new report adds another layer to the ongoing investigation into the virus's origins and the role of scientific research in its emergence.