M – The Explorer Magazine presents the people who are driving Merck forward, paying tribute to them when they make major accomplishments and show responsibility – whether for Merck or in other areas.
“M” tracks products originating in both the Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals business sectors. It is targeted to pharmaceutical and chemical customers, potential applicants and the public at large. The magazine explores where products come from, how they are manufactured and where they are used. “M” takes a closer look at not only the drugs from Merck Serono, but also the latest developments in the display market. “M” looks back at the most important moves and ahead to future developments. Historically and socially, personally, economically or scientifically, “M” presents stories in a way that makes them fun to read. With exciting texts, emotionally appealing images, info graphics and podcasts as well as moving video reports. In German and English.
The four thematic areas of “M”
"Life and assistance" looks closely at technologies and medicines from Merck that are aimed at improving human life. Whether medicines that exert their effect through nanotechnology, organic electronic chips that document the supply chain or innovative medicines to treat diseases such as cancer or multiple sclerosis.
"Life and quality" comprises reports on how products and technologies are created to enhance quality of life. Read about how a fear of needles arises and what can be done to cope with it, how simply, quickly and safely water quality can be checked, or about the advantages of microreaction technology in the production of chemical-pharmaceutical products.
The category
"Life and responsibility" includes articles about projects being pursued by Merck and Merck employees around the world who are rising to the challenge of corporate responsibility and dedicating their efforts to other people, countries and regions. For example, Merck is cooperating with the World Health Organization in the fight against the tropical disease schistosomiasis. In addition, innovative products from Merck are helping to create an eco-friendly future. Another area of promotion is music and culture.
"Life and style" deals with topics concerning the things that make our world more attractive: Color pigments from Merck for the automotive industry make cars more colorful, while liquid crystal displays based on classic and OLED technology make moving images more vibrant, and solar technologies make our environment more eco-friendly.