> Why would they be redacted for US national security if this came from a natural animal origin? Because US intelligence has an asset in the lab perhaps? I've

> Why would they be redacted for US national security if this came from a natural animal origin? Because US intelligence has an asset in the lab perhaps? I've heard it said that intelligence briefings are often 90-95% what you can find in any newspaper (or website nowadays), but the last few percentage points use various 'assets and techniques' that the other side doesn't want to get out. Often it's not about knowing the what of actions and events, but the why.