Irregular Cell Division in Mouse Model of Breast Cancer

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Title: Irregular Cell Division in Mouse Model of Breast Cancer
Description: Abnormal cell division due to amplification of centrosomes, structures responsible for symmetric cell division in a mouse model of human breast cancer. Amplification of centrosomes results in genomic instability, a hallmark of cancer.

This image was originally submitted as part of the 2015 NCI Cancer Close Up project.
Topics/Categories: Cancer Types -- Breast Cancer
Cells or Tissue -- Abnormal Cells or Tissue
Type: Color, Photo (JPEG format)
Source: NCI Center for Cancer Research
Creator: Thomas Ried
Date Created: 2014
Date Added: April 9, 2015
Reuse Restrictions: None - This image is in the public domain and can be freely reused. Please credit the source and, where possible, the creator listed above.