# Chromosome anchors form hollow shells before cell division, imaging reveals

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-21T18:00:19+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-chromosome-anchors-hollow-shells-cell.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/chromosome-anchors-form-hollow-shells-before-cell-division-imaging-rev-b8dfed/

Whenever a cell divides, it has to split its chromosomes perfectly between two daughter cells, and even a single mistake can be disastrous. Now, researchers from Japan have found that one of the key structures that makes this possible takes a surprising shape: a hollow sphere.

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