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Chromosome 8p Awareness Day
Sat, 08 Aug
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Is observed annually to raise awareness of rare Chromosome 8p disorders and support affected individuals and families.
Time & Location
08 Aug 2026, 00:00 – 23:50
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About the Event
Chromosome 8p Day was established to increase public awareness of monosomy 8p, a rare genetic condition caused by the deletion of part of the short arm (p) of chromosome 8. Chromosome 8 carries genes essential for brain development, immune response, and cellular signaling, and abnormalities can affect multiple organs and systems
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