Why aren’t there generally weeds in the sunflower fields? Scientists from the University of Cadiz started their study with this question, and the answer, they claim, lies in the sunflower itself. Behind its’ leaves accumulates certain substances that are capable of eliminating competing plants. Thanks to this discovery they have been able to develop new, […]
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Natural hope to combat Alzheimer’s with a substance that boosts neuronal reparation
A study conducted by scientists from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Cádiz is a long term ray of hope for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, strokes or head injuries. According to these researchers, a compound, extracted from a plant named Euphorbia Lactea, stimulates the spreading of stem […]
Self-cleaning walls against graffiti thanks to a product used to preserve historical buildings
Products which harden rocks and stop water from penetrating into them at the same time. Others enable rocks to clean by themselves thanks to sunlight or rain. They have been created by the Molecular Sieves Research Group from the University of Cádiz. These new materials are aimed at the preservation of historical buildings. They have […]
Jobs at first sight: expression and languages just a click away thanks to video curricula
Just 22, they study Marketing at the University of Cádiz and have just created a web site used for job searching. It isn’t a conventional platform, CVs have been replaced by video curricula. There users can show their skills and experience through videos that intend to catch the attention of companies.