Experimental Scheme (IMAGE) Columbia University Irving Medical Center Caption This image represents the inheritance of small RNAs (red bars) by the progeny of starved worms resulted in a longer life span. Credit Laboratory of Dr. Hobert/Columbia University Medical Center 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.