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1. 2021-05-27 13:52 Andrew Rambaut open
   COI would be much more sensitive and there is the BOLD database
2. 2021-05-27 13:54 Edward C. Holmes open
   It will be messy, but there should be enough to identify the dominant host and at least to exclude humans
3. 2021-05-27 13:58 Robert F. Garry open
   You're the man @Eddie Holmes
4. 2021-05-27 13:59 Kristian G. Andersen open
   (we should add this suggestion to the letter)
5. 2021-05-27 14:09 Kristian G. Andersen
   "metaphorical disco club during a pandemic". Pretty accurate :wink: [shared file(s): Screen Shot 2021-05-27 at 14.09.12.png]
6. 2021-05-27 14:17 Robert F. Garry open
   27-May-2021 Dear Dr. Garry, Manuscript number: abj5092 Thank you for submitting your manuscript "Comment: Investigate the origins of COVID-19" to Science. We will not be publishing any follow-up letters to the Bloom et al. letter given that arguments for one theory or the other remainspeculative. We are therefore notifying you so that you can seek publication elsewhere.Sincerely,Jennifer SillsScience
7. 2021-05-27 14:19 Robert F. Garry open
   Well so much for a "dispassionate science-based discourse."
8. 2021-05-27 14:21 Edward C. Holmes open
   I thought they wanted a debate?!
9. 2021-05-27 14:24 Andrew Rambaut open
   ```The goal of Science's Insights section is to be the best place for scientists to talk to each other about science. So,given the importance of this issue and the breadth of expertise and outstanding qualifications of the authors, it wasan easy decision to publish the Letter. The authors acknowledged that demanding transparency from China--whileacknowledging the important role of Chinese researchers in tackling the virus--is a nuanced and important task given the discouraging rise of anti-Asian sentiment over the past 18 months.```

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