Morimoto -- C. elegans 2 (IMAGE) Northwestern University Caption Northwestern University is leading a new national research team to study aging and neurodegenerative disease. The scientists will use C. elegans models of neurodegenerative disease, such as this one, as one of their genetic models to identify molecular changes that occur in human aging. Credit Northwestern University Usage Restrictions Credit must be given. 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.