In a big study, a Merck vaccine prevented early forms of cervical cancer from developing, bolstering hopes that the new product, called Gardasil, could strike a major blow against the disease and the sexually transmitted virus that causes it.

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In a big study, a Merck (nyse: MRK - news - people ) vaccine prevented early forms of cervical cancer from developing, bolstering hopes that the new product, called Gardasil, could strike a major blow against the disease and the sexually transmitted virus that causes it.

FORBES: Key Merck Vaccine Prevents Cancer