Abnormal Mitotic Spindle (IMAGE) Max-Planck-Gesellschaft Caption Abnormal mitotic spindle, whose deformation is caused by defective cell division control. The chromosomes are dyed red, the microtubules green. Credit Image: Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics 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.