MEI
Coverage of MEI in the Nexus archive.
- In China, the hidden death of 'Mei', a 6-year-old girl, after gene therapy raises many questions
A 6-year-old girl named Mei in China died following gene therapy, raising numerous questions. The incident was reported in an article mentioning neuroscientist Qiu Zilong in Chengdu, China.
- Chinese scientist faces probe after girl, 6, dies ‘following experimental gene therapy’
A Chinese scientist is under investigation by his university after a six-year-old girl, Mei, died following experimental gene-editing therapy. The treatment, designed to correct a genetic mutation affecting her neurodevelopment, was administered in March last year, and her parents reported she had suffered adverse effects post-treatment.
- Brazil Moves to Lift Tax Ceiling for Millions of Micro-Businesses
Brazil lawmakers aim to increase the MEI tax ceiling to R$140,000, allowing micro-entrepreneurs to earn more before facing a heavier tax regime. The change is intended to support millions of small businesses by easing tax burdens.