Emery's Elements of Medical Genetics and Genomics by Peter D. Turnpenny, Sian Ellard and Ruth Cleaver is an English-language textbook that focuses on medical genetics and genomics. This reference work provides up-to-date, practical knowledge, suitable for students in higher education and medical professionals.
This 16th edition includes an extensive revision with case studies, multiple-choice questions, summaries, and a comprehensive glossary. The book covers core topics such as pharmacogenetics, personalized medicine, prenatal diagnosis, and ethical and legal aspects within medical genetics and genomics. The text is divided into three clear sections: the scientific foundations, genetics in medicine, and clinical genetics including counseling and ethics.
With colorful illustrations and study features such as summaries and links to key medical databases, this book supports understanding complex genetic structures and disorders. The expertise of the well-regarded editors adds extra value to this work. The purchase also includes an enhanced eBook version for use on the go.