"Chinese Scientists Develop 100% Lethal COVID-19 Strain for 'Humanized' Mice"

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"Chinese Scientists Develop 100% Lethal COVID-19 Strain for 'Humanized' Mice"
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Chinese scientists have created an experimental mutant coronavirus strain, GX_P2V, which has been found to be 100% lethal to "humanized" mice, according to a recent report. The virus was discovered in high volumes in the lungs and brain of the engineered mice, causing their death within eight days. However, the study has been criticized by experts for its methodology and biosafety precautions, raising concerns about the potential risks associated with this research.

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