title: Chromosome congression: on the bi-orient express.
abstract: Errors in chromosome-spindle attachments during cell division can lead to an irreversible change in chromosome number. Proper connections between chromosomes and spindle microtubules can be promoted by both chromosome-intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms during mitosis and meiosis.
authors.forename: Emily A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Foley
authors.forename: Tarun M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Kapoor
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002875:Chromosomes / Q000235:genetics*; D006801:Humans; D008540:Meiosis / Q000235:genetics; D008938:Mitosis / Q000235:genetics; D008957:Models, Genetic; D008941:Spindle Apparatus / Q000235:genetics