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Merck's melanoma vaccine trial shows reduced recurrence or death from skin cancer

NPR | By Yuki Noguchi

Published October 26, 2026 at 2:42 AM MDT

Merck presented its mRNA melanoma vaccine trial data at a European cancer conference this weekend. Results are promising: The vaccine reduces recurrence and death alongside an immunotherapy drug.

Yuki Noguchi

Yuki Noguchi is a correspondent on the Science Desk based out of NPR's headquarters in Washington, D.C.

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