Chromosome bi-orientation: Euclidian euploidy.
Establishment of proper attachments between chromosomes and microtubules is essential for the accurate division of the genome. Two recent studies indicate that these attachments are facilitated by the geometry of chromosomes and the bipolar arrangement of spindle microtubules.
Stumpff
Jason
J
Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195, USA. stumpff@u.washington.edu
Asbury
Charles L
CL
D048750:Cell Nucleus Division / Q000502:physiology; D002875:Chromosomes / Q000378:metabolism*; D018386:Kinetochores / Q000378:metabolism; D008870:Microtubules / Q000378:metabolism*; D012441:Saccharomyces cerevisiae; D008941:Spindle Apparatus / Q000378:metabolism*