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Merck and Blackstone enter research agreement to develop cancer therapy for $700 million
Nov 4, 2025 4:03 AM

Nov 4 (Reuters) - Merck ( MRK ) said on Tuesday that it

has entered into an agreement to receive funds managed by

Blackstone Life Sciences for $700 million to develop an

experimental cancer therapy.

(Reporting by Sneha S K)

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