Mitotic index was measured by fixation of cells and staining with DAPI (Fisher Scientific) and anti-phospho-Histone-H3 (NEB, Hitchin, UK).
Chromosome counts were performed by trypsinizing the cells, treating them with a hypotonic solution, and then spreading them onto a microscope slide. The DNA was then stained with DAPI, and imaged using an EVOS Fluorescent Microscope (Fisher Scientific). Images were analyzed using the FIJI release of ImageJ (ver. 1.50a) (46 (link)). Apoptosis was measured using an Annexin-V-FITC antibody (Biolegend UK) and a CYAN ADP flow cytometer using standard methods.