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/* V22 peptide hero — original athletic / biotech cinematic treatment */
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}


/* V28 clean peptide hero — remove legacy synthetic molecule overlay */
.molecule-field,.node,.bond{display:none!important}


/* V30 peptide hero vial placement refinement */
.hero::after{
  right:3.5%;
  bottom:5%;
  width:min(230px,16vw);
  opacity:.94;
  transform:rotate(-8deg);
  filter:drop-shadow(0 28px 38px rgba(0,0,0,.36));
}
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