Jet lag

DARPA is looking to develop a bioelectronic carrier that can give warfighters control over their own physiology

Medical

DARPA program looks to use biotech to prevent jet lag and diarrhea

DARPA is planning to develop a "travel adapter" for the human body. Called the ADvanced Acclimation and Protection Tool for Environmental Readiness (ADAPTER), the new program aims to produce a device to help soldiers handle jet lag and diarrhea.

New research has revealed how disruptions to our circadian clocks might have a silver lining

Science

How jet lag could help put the brakes on brain disease

There’s plenty to be said about the negative health effects of jet lag, but could a journey through the clouds have a silver lining? New research suggests that indeed it might, uncovering evidence that disruptions to circadian clocks can have a protective effect on neurons.

While not serious, jet lag can be a frustrating condition

Biology

Eye drops for jet lag? New study provides first step

Travel can be a joy, except when jet lag sets in. While light therapy and melatonin have been shown to help the symptoms of the condition, there is no real cure. New research however, might one day make getting over your disrupted body clock as simple as taking a few eye drops.