My point was that if he is right, many people are aware, but exploring it (or something similar) more quietly. This is because if it is not the case, it is not

My point was that if he is right, many people are aware, but exploring it (or something similar) more quietly. This is because if it is not the case, it is not helpful to inflame the system until they can prove it. There are many potential issues with lab strains beyond genetics such as microbiome, developmental processes, nutrition, etc.