DNA damage on chromosomes in cancer cells (IMAGE) Children's Medical Research Institute Caption Chromosomes from cancer cells with DNA stained blue, telomeres stained green, and centromeres stained pink. Credit Children's Medical Research Institute Usage Restrictions use with this story only 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.