Process of Cell Division with Errors (IMAGE) Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Caption The time series shows the process of cell division, with arrows pointing to errors that lead to an imbalance in chromosome number. Research now shows that in cancer cells, chromosomal imbalance can either promote or inhibit metastasis. Credit Sheltzer lab/CSHL, 2020 Usage Restrictions Attribution needed 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.