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He elaborates how mother nature often produces such deadly microorganisms—examples like Ebola, anthrax, and prions—which are natural, not man-made. While fears of bioweapons exist, current scientific evidence indicates the virus's natural origins.
The Threat of Zoonotic Diseases and Animal-Related Pathogens
The conversation extends into zoonoses—diseases transmitted from animals to humans—highlighting the dangerous practices at live markets, especially involving wild and exotic animals. Dr. Michael describes bizarre markets in Asia, with a bewildering array of animals—reptiles, mammals, birds—closely packed under unsanitary conditions, creating perfect "petri dishes" for novel viruses.