Jet-lagged bees the key to better surgical recovery?

By Rania Spooner
Updated May 14 2016 - 10:33am, first published May 2 2016 - 10:00pm
Researchers discovered that giving bees strong light while they were under anaesthetic prevented them from suffering drug-induced jet lag.
Researchers discovered that giving bees strong light while they were under anaesthetic prevented them from suffering drug-induced jet lag.
The light goggles used in human trials to stop jet lag after surgery.
The light goggles used in human trials to stop jet lag after surgery.

The "waggle" dance of honey bees has led to human trials on how to stop a drug-induced jetlag experienced by many people after surgery.

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