Where does SARS-CoV-2 come from? New specialist article provides a factual overview of all corona theories

With an unusually calm and balanced article, entrepreneur and author Markus Schall opens a factual discussion on his website about one of the most sensitive topics of recent years: the origin of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. The detailed article summarizes for the first time all relevant scientific and social views - from the theory of a natural origin to the laboratory accident hypothesis to the theses of targeted production.

A contribution to the objectification of a heated topic

While many public debates on the Covid-19 pandemic are sparked by individual opinions or headlines, this article aims to provide an overview of the entire argumentation landscape.

Markus Schall classifies the various positions in a descriptive rather than judgmental way and compares the most important arguments and weak points in each case. It is based on over 25 reputable sources - including specialist journals such as Cell, Nature, Science and the New England Journal of Medicine, as well as reports from the WHO and the US Office of National Intelligence.

"I finally wanted to write an article that didn't immediately pull in one direction," explains Schall.

"There are a lot of people who feel that much remains unclear on this topic. But hardly anyone can find an overview in which all the arguments stand side by side - without opinion, without polemics, simply comprehensible."_.

Three main theories, scientifically categorized

The article follows a clear structure based on the current scientific debate:

* Natural origin (zoonosis): The classic hypothesis that SARS-CoV-2 originated through transmission from wild animals to humans - similar to previous outbreaks such as SARS (2002) or MERS (2012).

* Laboratory accident hypothesis: The assumption that the virus was unintentionally released from a research laboratory in Wuhan. This view is supported primarily by safety reports and a lack of raw data from the early phase of the pandemic.

* Targeted laboratory production: A minority thesis, represented by Dr. Michael Nehls and some international researchers, among others, who interpret genetic characteristics as evidence of an artificial construct. Each of these views is presented in the article with their main evidence, counter-arguments and open questions.

Facts instead of headlines

The text deliberately avoids emotional or judgmental wording. Schall attaches great importance to scientific comprehensibility, transparent references and respectful language. The article is accompanied by pencil drawings - such as a symbolic representation of the coronavirus made of question marks, a scene with bats in their natural environment and a laboratory sketch - which illustrate the topic in an artistic and calm manner. Each claim is supported by linked sources. The most important evidence includes:

* Studies from Nature, Cell and Science on proximity to known bat coronaviruses,

* WHO and SAGO reports on the ongoing investigation,

* Publications from the US intelligence agency ODNI (2021) and

* Interviews with researchers and experts such as Dr. Richard Ebright, Dr. Alina Chan, Dr. Steven Quay, Dr. Nicholas Wade, Dr. Robert Malone and Prof. Jeffrey Sachs.

Personal background and motivation

Markus Schall, who is best known as a book author and developer of the ERP software gFM Business, has been working intensively with scientific primary sources since the beginning of the pandemic. He emphasizes that the article is not a political statement, but an attempt to organize knowledge and understanding without creating new fronts.

"I see the article as a contribution to self-education. Everyone should have the opportunity to form their own opinion - on the basis of comprehensible facts, not headlines."_

Open questions remain

In the concluding chapter "What we don't know", the author points out that a lot of data is still missing: Previous samples, laboratory records and raw epidemiological data from Wuhan are still not fully accessible. Accordingly, the origin of SARS-CoV-2 remains unclear even five years after the start of the pandemic.

Read the full article on the website of Markus Schall. The article ends with a plea for scientific transparency, respect in discourse and humility in the face of the unknown - values that have often been lost in the public debate.

Free access without a paywall

All articles on Markus Schall's website can be read in full and without registration or payment barriers. Markus Schall pursues the goal of making complex topics from science, digitalization and society freely accessible - independent of commercial interests. The author emphasizes that, especially in times of increasing information filters and fee-based specialist portals, open knowledge transfer is more important than ever before.

All articles are published in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Czech and Turkish.

About Markus Schall

Markus Schall is an entrepreneur, software developer and author. He runs the publishing house M. Schall Verlag, which publishes non-fiction books in German and English on digitalization, AI, health and personal development. As the developer of several ERP solutions, he has been active in the field of business software for over 30 years.

On his website, he regularly publishes in-depth technical and social articles with a focus on technology, ethics and education. These often deal with current topics such as military service and conscription or the case of tension, data protection-related articles on topics such as the electronic patient file, digital EU identity or the digital euro.

Frequently asked questions

* What is the aim of the new article on the origin of SARS-CoV-2?
The article is intended to provide orientation and de-emotionalize the topic. Instead of advocating a specific theory, Markus Schall summarizes all the important points of view - from zoonosis to the laboratory accident hypothesis to the controversial laboratory production theories. The aim is to provide a factual basis for personal judgment.

* Why is the article relevant even though the topic seems to have been "debated"?
Because many people still do not have a clear picture of which arguments are scientifically proven and which are based on speculation. Since the beginning of the pandemic, reporting has often been one-sided, while essential data is still missing. The article helps to correct this imbalance and shows that science can also tolerate ambiguity.

* What sources does the author use for his analysis?
The analysis is based on more than 25 reputable sources - including specialist journals such as Cell, Nature, Science, The New England Journal of Medicine as well as reports from the WHO and the US intelligence network ODNI. The article also quotes international researchers and journalists who express critical but fact-based opinions, such as Dr. Richard Ebright, Dr. Alina Chan and Prof. Jeffrey Sachs.

* How does the article distinguish itself from conspiracy theories?
Quite deliberately. The text avoids any form of sensationalist language, insinuations or political finger-pointing. Even if individual researchers put forward controversial theses, these are presented exclusively in the context of scientific argumentation. The attitude is: understand, classify, do not judge.

* Why did the author decide to take up this topic?
Firstly, because he was personally affected during the pandemic, and secondly because of a general interest in education. Schall does not see himself as a virologist, but as a mediator between technical language and everyday understanding. He wants to present complex topics in a way that everyone can understand - without technical jargon or ideological overtones.

* Does the article have its own conclusion?
No. The text deliberately ends on an open note and makes it clear that the origin of SARS-CoV-2 has not yet been clearly established. Instead of presenting an opinion, the author refers to the limitations of the data situation and calls for more transparency, international cooperation and scientific honesty.

* Are the articles on the website accessible free of charge?
Yes, all publications are free to read, without advertising, tracking or payment barriers. Markus Schall values open knowledge transfer and considers it important that readers can inform themselves independently - without commercial pressure or registration hurdles.

* How does this article fit into Markus Schall's overall project?
The article is part of a growing journalistic project in which Schall regularly covers socially and technologically relevant topics - such as digitalization, AI, health issues and ethical aspects of modern science. The articles are published in several languages in order to reach as many readers in Europe as possible.

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Schall-Verlag was founded in 2025 by Markus Schall - out of a desire to publish books that create clarity, stimulate reflection and consciously avoid the hectic flow of the zeitgeist. The publishing house does not see itself as a mass marketplace, but as a curated platform for content with attitude, depth and substance.

The focus is on topics such as personal development, crisis management, social dynamics, technological transformation and critical thinking. All books are created out of genuine conviction, not market analysis - and are aimed at readers who are looking for guidance, insight and new perspectives.

The publishing house is deliberately designed to be compact, independent and with high standards in terms of language, content and design. Schall-Verlag is based in Oldenburg (Lower Saxony) and plans multilingual publications in German and English.

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