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Nature 442, 734 (17 August 2006) | doi:10.1038/442734a; Published online 16 August 2006

More fizz at Pfizer?

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Young blood is taking the helm at the world's biggest drug firm. Colin Macilwain assesses whether this is likely to revive its share price.

As chief executive, Hank McKinnell cut an avuncular figure in his company's television commercials, reassuring viewers that when their doctors needed medicine, Pfizer would be there.