Congress , doubt understandably , may little appetite hauling coals apparent lapse judgment funding gain-of-function research Wuhan.To serried walls silence must added mainstream media.To knowledge , major newspaper television network yet provided readers in-depth news story lab escape scenario , one read , although run brief editorials opinion pieces.One might think plausible origin virus killed three million people would merit serious investigation.Or wisdom continuing gain-of-function research , regardless virus ’ origin , would worth probing.Or funding gain-of-function research NIH NIAID moratorium funding would bear investigation.What accounts media ’ apparent lack curiosity ? The virologists ’ omertà one reason.Science reporters , unlike political reporters , little innate skepticism sources ’ motives ; see role largely purveying wisdom scientists unwashed masses .