C. elegans (IMAGE) Louisiana State University Caption C. elegans, commonly known as roundworms, treated with Artemisia scoparia lived up to 40 percent longer and grew visibly fatter and stockier. Credit Bhaswati Ghosh, LSU Usage Restrictions none License Original 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.