Chromosome Segregation During Mitosis (IMAGE) Osaka University Caption Chromosomes contains all genome information. During mitosis spindles attach a special structure of chromosome, which is called "centromere." In this study, we clarified how centromeres are formed on chromosomes. Credit Osaka University 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.