A Cell Divides to Form Two Daughter Cells (IMAGE) University of Edinburgh Caption Scientists hope to identify cancer drugs that work in a two-pronged approach -- by inducing errors when cancer cells divide packages of their DNA -- known as chromosomes -- as seen here, as well as inhibiting a key protein in cancer cells, known as telomerase Credit Mar Carmena and Emma Peat Usage Restrictions None 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.