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TL1A: Exploring a potentially important target for inflammatory bowel disease

Our scientists are investigating ways to modulate TL1A to potentially address inflammation and fibrosis associated with inflammatory bowel disease

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Our former CEO Dr. Roy Vagelos honored for role in helping China combat hepatitis B  

We’re proud of his recognition and our continued commitment to global health

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What is One Pipeline?

How we’re advancing the best internal and external science to progress our pipeline for patients

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A new foundation for future talent

We’re partnering with America’s largest HBCU to launch a collaborative biotechnology learning center

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Teaming up with Eisai to help fight cancer

How we're leveraging each other’s unique strengths to help advance cancer research

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How Merck scientists are driving next-generation cancer research

Our scientists are accelerating research by looking to improve anti-tumor immune response, targeting specific cancer cells and helping inhibit cancer growth

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In our commitment to R&D, the numbers speak for themselves

We follow the science where we can make the greatest difference

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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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Breaking new ground in the UK

We’re accelerating our global efforts and capabilities with our new London Discovery Research Centre and U.K. headquarters

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Understanding adult pneumonia: causes, symptoms and risk factors

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can cause serious complications

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Merck's legacy of antimicrobial innovation and action

Delivering on our commitment to fight infectious diseases for more than a century

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Uniting research and manufacturing to help patients faster

The opening of our updated site in Ireland will increase collaboration and speed to market

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Macrocyclic peptides: the next wave of drug discovery

Merck scientists say the “Goldilocks” chemical modality could lead to new ways to impact disease

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Progress in ovarian cancer research starts with patients

Reflecting on the history of clinical research and our inspiration to continue innovating for ovarian cancer patients

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Meet two women at the forefront of our HIV research

Two esteemed scientists share their motivations and hopes for the future of HIV research

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Podcast: Why neuroscience is the ‘final frontier’

Listen as specialists from Merck discuss what they’re most excited about in researching potential treatments for neurologic disorders

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Researching new uses for a therapy that targets cancer cells

Merck scientists are evaluating potential antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targets across both blood cancers and solid tumors

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Safeguarding the environment through green chemistry

When a manufacturing process doesn’t meet our standards, we build an award-winning, planet-friendly one

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Here for Good: Bridging the gap between bedside and bench

Members of Merck’s lung cancer clinical development team say working in the hospital inspired their drive to innovate for patients

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Pioneering better chemical reactions

Merck scientists help unlock the mystery of a key reaction and refine how molecular compounds are built

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Individualized neoantigen therapies: exploring one medicine for one patient

Scientists are researching new ways to help train the immune system to fight cancer

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Amplifying the power of women in chemistry

Graduate students are eligible for the Merck Research Award, which promotes diversity in chemistry and career advancement opportunities for female chemists

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4 historical designations highlight groundbreaking scientific achievements

The American Chemical Society Landmark program recognizes important contributions to modern life through chemical sciences

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Women in science? Absolutely

Strong career paths and cutting-edge science draw more women scientists -- like chemists and engineers -- to our small molecule process R&D team

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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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Celebrating the life of trailblazing cardiovascular researcher Dr. Arthur Patchett

Over the course of his career with Merck, Dr. Patchett changed the treatment paradigm for cardiovascular disease

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How antimicrobial resistance is threatening one of our most critical health tools

Why antibiotics are a critical medicine and how we can help protect them

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Merck publishes 2021/2022 Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Progress Report

Letter from our chief executive officer and president, Rob Davis

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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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Why we're expanding and investing in our research and discovery efforts

Our commitment to innovation helps ensure a brighter future for patients everywhere

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Here for Good: The human element inspiring our cancer research

Learn how one doctor turned his family connection to cancer into a career driven by scientific innovation

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When the world needs us, together we rise to the challenge

Merck CEO & President Rob Davis shares news with colleagues about our investigational COVID-19 medicine

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Innovation in the fast lane

Merck and Corning are two years into a joint effort to maximize data science, one of today’s hottest research fields

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How one woman’s diverse team is driving innovation in science and medicine

Rebecca Ruck is breaking down silos and leveraging diversity to invent smarter and greener ways to produce medicine