In general, when we know that the genotype is present but the phenotype is not observable, the trait shows incomplete penetrance. Basically, anything that shows less than 100% penetrance is an ...

The term "phenotype" refers to the observable physical properties of an organism; these include the organism's appearance, development, and behavior. An organism's phenotype is determined by its ...

Sir, – Minister for Education Norma Foley is looking to introduce a mobile phone ban in secondary schools. Is it not time to introduce a similar ban in the Houses of the Oireachtas? It is ...

Met Éireann is using a new supercomputer to process its weather forecasts, increasing their accuracy and timeliness. The organisation has teamed up with the national meteorological services in ...

If you get a mutation in coding DNA, then the sequence of DNA could be changed. Changing the sequence of DNA can change the amino acids that make up the protein. This could have huge consequences.

And Met Eireann's long term forecast suggest that just such a thing is on the way. Next Monday will see warmer than average weather throughout the week. Weather bosses said: "The predominate ...

And Met Eireann have warned of coastal flooding - even without heavy rainfall - thanks to "very high tides". Met Eireann forecast wet and windy conditions for Saturday night and into Sunday as a ...

Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange rain warning for Cork and Waterford this Sunday as heavy rain is set to sweep the region. The forecaster warned of a risk of flooding, dangerous driving ...

Met Éireann has issued rain warnings for seven counties this Saturday as two of those have been updated to a Status Orange alert. Cork and Kerry may see very heavy and persistent rain on Saturday ...

Bus Éireann has announced that it will be temporarily reducing services on several key routes in Cork city as the transport ...

Irish weather forecasters Met Eireann predict a burst of warm weather next week. While the weekend is expected to be generally chilly with plenty of spots of rain and gusty winds, next week is ...

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow rain and warning for four counties, with heavy rain and strong winds to be expected. The warning, for Dublin, Louth, Meath, and Wicklow, will take effect ...