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Acting early in cancer detection

Diagnosing cancer early, before it has spread, may potentially lead to better outcomes

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Exploring the potential use of PET tracers in neurodegenerative disease research

Merck scientists are researching the potential of an investigational alpha-synuclein PET tracer in early identification Parkinson’s disease

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Macrocyclic peptides: a new research frontier

Merck scientists are exploring macrocyclic peptides, a new way to combine the properties of a biologic in a pill.

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Vaccine inventors, creators and innovators

Dr. Maurice Hilleman was among the pioneering scientists who made strides in vaccine history and the fight against infectious disease

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Vaccines: Our history, our legacy

We've been working to discover and develop vaccines for more than a century

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A new foundation for future talent

We’re partnering with N.C. A&T to launch a collaborative biotechnology learning center

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Taking on Zaire ebolavirus

How science and innovation fuel our efforts to help combat a rare but potentially deadly disease

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Harnessing innovative technology in drug discovery

Merck scientists explain how new technologies can accelerate the drug discovery process as we use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives

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Podcast: Meet the dealmakers 

Merck’s business development and licensing team explain how they identify new opportunities to strengthen our robust R&D pipeline  

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VIDEO: Here for Good – When passion and curiosity fuel innovation

Hear how one of our scientists balances her work and family life to accelerate our groundbreaking research

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Proteins in space: taking our research to the final frontier

Merck Research Laboratories scientist Paul Reichert works with the International Space Station to drive innovation

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35 Years: The Mectizan® Donation Program

The Mectizan Donation Program is the longest-running, disease-specific drug donation program of its kind