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Do the lack of efficacy and the increase in the risk of skin cancer seen in Phase III trials of Eli Lilly's γ-secretase inhibitor undermine the potential of targeting this enzyme for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease?
The Head of Global Scientific Strategy at Merck Research laboratories discusses research and development priorities at Merck following their merger with Schering–Plough.