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Merck

Merck is a leading science and technology company in the fields of healthcare, life science and performance materials. Around 50,000 employees work on further developing technologies that enrich life - from biopharmaceutical therapies for the treatment of cancer or multiple sclerosis to pioneering systems for scientific research and production to liquid crystals for smartphones and LCD televisions.

Founded in 1668, Merck is the world's oldest pharmaceutical and chemical company. The founding family is the majority owner of the listed group to this day. Merck, based in Darmstadt, holds the global rights to the name and brand Merck. The only exceptions are the USA and Canada, where the company operates as EMD Serono, MilliporeSigma and EMD Performance Materials.


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Merus N.V., founded in 2003, is a clinical-stage biotechnology company headquartered in Utrecht, the Netherlands, dedicated to advancing cancer treatment through antibody-based therapies.

Merus focuses primarily on oncology, developing therapies that address a wide range of solid tumours and haematologic cancers. Its research targets pathways involved in tumour growth, immune evasion, and cell signalling, with the goal of delivering more effective and durable treatment options. By combining deep scientific expertise with cutting-edge antibody engineering, Merus is working to redefine how complex cancers are treated and to expand the potential of multispecific antibody therapeutics in precision medicine.