Mike Abernathy
@MikeAbernathy10
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Father, husband, track coach, cyclist, runner, environmentalist, avid reader, patent litigator at Morgan Lewis. Tweets are mine, not Morgan Lewis'.
Wheaton, IL
Joined October 2016
Eli Lilly to test obesity medications as treatments for alcohol and drug addiction
statnews.com
Eli Lilly will start studying its obesity products as treatments for alcohol and drug abuse, making it the first major drugmaker to do so, its CEO said.
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'Ash on an old man’s sleeve Is all the ash the burnt roses leave. Dust in the air suspended Marks the place where a story ended.' — T. S. Eliot Little Gidding was first published by @FaberBooks #OnThisDay in 1942
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Banning smartphones in schools is good for learning and well-being. New study of 400+ middle schools in Norway: after smartphone bans, girls had fewer mental health issues & better grades. Boys and girls were less likely to be bullied. Smartphones belong at home or in lockers.
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N.C. State’s men’s and women’s basketball teams both made the Final Four. A few schools have accomplished this feat, but this pair of underdogs might be one of the more improbable duos yet, writes @JasonGay. https://t.co/0yw0LIxWKr
wsj.com
A pair of upsets within hours sends both the men’s and women’s teams to college basketball’s national semifinals.
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The hallmark of an open mind is refusing to let your ideas become your identity. If you define yourself by your opinions, questioning them is a threat to your integrity. If you see yourself as a curious person or a lifelong learner, changing your mind is a moment of growth.
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What does no alcohol for 31 days actually do for your fitness goals? We asked experts to explain the benefits of a month of abstinence. https://t.co/XsLApTDghR
wsj.com
Hitting the gym after Dry January or another pause from drinking can show some immediate results when exercising.
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the rise of US to China licensing deals was unmissable — which made the lack of deals in recent years (and some return deals) extra conspicuous. what happened? @endpts Startups raised millions to in-license drugs to China. Then the model fell apart -
endpoints.news
Every company name tells a story. LianBio’s is in the Chinese character on its logo: 聯 — which means to link, to unite, to connect. Launched in 2020 by American investment ...
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Exercising 150 minutes per week for 4 months is equally as effective as taking an antidepressant for depression, review finds. Get outside and get moving. Start small and easy. For many, a walk is enough when you are starting.
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It's time to take the compliment sandwich off the menu. Sticking criticism between two slices of praise is disingenuous and ineffective. A better approach is care and coach. Explain that you're committed to their growth, and ask if they're interested in your suggestions.
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Novices seek praise. Recognizing strengths builds confidence to keep going. Experts crave criticism. Seeing shortcomings reveals avenues to keep growing. Preferring corrections to compliments is a sign of skill. The better you get, the more determined you become to get better.
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President Biden issued an executive order on October 30th designed to protect against the risks of artificial intelligence while encouraging the global growth and expansion of AI development and use. Read more here... https://t.co/4h2ihDq72z
#ArtificialIntelligence
morganlewis.com
President Joseph Biden issued an executive order on October 30 designed to protect against the risks of artificial intelligence (AI) while encouraging the global growth and expansion of AI developm...
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I'm a little baffled by what the FTC is doing here. Doesn't this just make it less likely that companies will do licensing deals? A company that is already in a space is the most likely to license a new entrant. https://t.co/Sd6WuTsTVO
globenewswire.com
Statement on FTC challenge to proposed license agreement with Maze Therapeutics Paris, December 11, 2023. Sanofi is disappointed with the Federal Trade...
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Farewell to the man who inspired and brought American history to so many #McCullough
https://t.co/j6xpuYEXTG
nytimes.com
His research — on Adams, Truman and so much more — was deep, his writing was lively, and his narrator’s voice in documentary films was familiar to millions.
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Developing endurance is simple, yet difficult. How do you get fitter aerobically? What should I worry about to get better? I get asked this question all the time. So here's the answer From beginner to Olympian, here’s what to worry about when it comes to endurance development:
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This map lets you fly along the path of a drop of water from any place in the U.S.
fastcompany.com
Click on any spot or enter an address, and it will show where the water is likely to flow. Good for both learning how pollution and plastic spread, but also for an aerial visual ride of the country's...
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Some of Italian nurses & doctors after long hours of work in intensive care. ❤️🇮🇹
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We know what you’re thinking: “It’s two weeks into 2020 and the Aquarium hasn’t shared a video of penguins on stairs!!!”🐧 Well, here you go. Thanks for the adorable video @claudielayton/IG 📹 #cute
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