Three Proteins (IMAGE) Rutgers University Caption When a good egg goes bad. The bright green shows spindles, the machinery that helps chromosomes divide. The pink shows one of three key proteins growing out of control after another protein regulator is deleted. The blue shows the chromosomes (DNA). Credit Alexandra L. Nguyen 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.