gain of function research
Coverage of gain of function research in the Nexus archive.
- Watch live: Fauci faces Senate heat on COVID, released diary entries
Dr. Anthony Fauci will testify before the Senate Homeland Security Committee on gain of function research, reigniting debate over the origins of the COVID pandemic. The hearing follows the release of additional diary entries by Sen. Rand Paul.
- Pentagon asked for ‘gain of function’ research proposals years before COVID-19 pandemic, top virologist tells Congress
The Pentagon requested proposals for 'gain of function' experiments that could make viruses more infectious nearly two years before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Ralph Baric, a prominent coronavirus researcher, testified about this to the Senate Homeland Security Committee.
- Why Rand Paul subpoenaed Fauci
Senate Homeland Security Chairman Rand Paul subpoenaed Dr. Anthony Fauci after he withdrew from appearing before the committee. Paul cited issues including Fauci's pardon, gain of function research funding, and destruction of records as reasons for the subpoena.