Unveiling the Proximal Origin: A Visual Timeline

Newly released emails and Slack messages obtained through the Freedom of Information Act reveal that the virologists behind the influential article "The proximal origin of SARS-CoV-2" privately expressed concerns about the possibility of the virus originating from a lab, contradicting their public statements. The messages also show the involvement of prominent figures like Anthony Fauci in shaping the article, which helped dismiss the lab leak theory and promote a natural origin narrative. The virologists' private doubts, contradictory statements, and jokes about the lab leak theory raise questions about the integrity of their work and the scientific process. The controversy surrounding the article remains unresolved, with calls for its retraction and accusations of fraud.