| Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
| T36 |
0-287 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Evolution is stepwise and accrues mutations gradually over time, whereas synthetic constructs would typically use a known backbone and introduce logical or targeted changes instead of the randomly occurring mutations that are present in naturally isolated viruses such as bat CoV RaTG13. |
| T37 |
288-422 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In our view, there is currently no credible evidence to support the claim that SARS-CoV-2 originated from a laboratory-engineered CoV. |
| T38 |
423-571 |
Sentence |
denotes |
It is more likely that SARS-CoV-2 is a recombinant CoV generated in nature between a bat CoV and another coronavirus in an intermediate animal host. |
| T39 |
572-669 |
Sentence |
denotes |
More studies are needed to explore this possibility and resolve the natural origin of SARS-CoV-2. |
| T40 |
670-917 |
Sentence |
denotes |
We should emphasize that, although SARS-CoV-2 shows no evidence of laboratory origin, viruses with such great public health threats must be handled properly in the laboratory and also properly regulated by the scientific community and governments. |
