Jet Lag Shortens Life Span of Older Mice

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If flying to London throws off your body clock for a few days, be happy you’re not a rodent. According to a new study, elderly mice die earlier if they’re exposed to time shifts that replicate the effects of jet lag.While there’s no indication that older humans shorten their lives by flying across time zones or doing shift work, the research does suggest there might be a potential problems, said study co-author Gene Block, a professor of biology at the University of Virginia.

So THIS is where tuition money is going.  I seeeeeeeeeeee…

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