The writer makes an important point. But I think there are underlying questions that in a way are even more serious. For example regarding Covid 19, the main point is how scientists have been discouraged from investigating and publicizing the underlying reasons for the rise of zoonotic diseases. Or look at cancer research: The overwhelming majority of the money going into this is for research into genetic factors and drug treatment. Scientists agree that environmental factors are the main cause of cancer, yet there is scarce little money going into researching that aspect. On a related issue, from what I can tell, there is a lot of research into genetics. However, on the more complex and more fluid issue of the endocrine system at least we hear little discussion. (Incidentally, I think Theo Colborn's work - including her book "Our Stolen Future" - are hugely important in this regard.) Again, the development and functioning of the endocrine system is more directly related to the environment. Overall, though, I think the writer makes an important point.
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