Dossier
Mei
Coverage of Mei in the Nexus archive.
- 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.