<i>C. elegans</i> (IMAGE) MDI Biological Laboratory Caption The tiny nematode worm, C. elegans, is a popular model in aging research because it shares many of its genes with humans and because its short lifespan allows scientists to quickly assess the effects of anti-aging interventions. Credit MDI Biological Laboratory Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.