C. elegans germline mitochondria (IMAGE) Howard Hughes Medical Institute Caption High-resolution images of C. elegans germline mitochondria are arranged in a pattern resembling a flower pistil, representing the researchers’ artistic interpretation of a new research establishing a mechanistic connection between mitochondria and reproductive aging. Credit Haining Zhang and Meng Wang / Developmental Cell Usage Restrictions Please use caption and credit provided. 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.