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Scientific phenomena and atmospheres are represented in CG.
Such scientific CG stimulates the viewer's understanding and interest in research.
The world of science is evolving every day, and correct knowledge needs to be updated. We want to provide scientific CG images that are in tune with the times.
LLPS.
The phenomenon of two aqueous solutions of different concentrations separating like water and oil. Liquid-liquid phase separation in cells. Droplets of naturally occurring denatured proteins.
Mitochondria. 
It is an intracellular organelle found in the cell. Mitochondria are one of the eukaryotic intracellular organelles and consist of two membranes, the outer and inner membranes, the intermembrane space between them and a matrix portion surrounded by the inner membrane.
The structure of mitochondria is often studied in basic biology. In textbooks, intracellular organelles are simply drawn and minimal in number. However, within the cell, mitochondria are present in greater numbers than one might expect. Anyone who has done cellular experiments knows that they are densely populated by trackers and other entities. Modern super-resolution microscopes allow us to magnify the mitochondria even further. Surprisingly, in addition to the textbook form of mitochondria, there are also many string-like long mitochondria. Mitochondria grow by dividing, but it is now known that for some reason they do not divide and grow longer to increase the efficiency of energy production. 
CG shows what this actually looks like. 
It is important to know the new findings in these images.
Macrophages 
are a type of white blood cell,  that prey on bacteria and other foreign substances that invade the body, finding antigens and immune information.
Membrane proteins
are found in the lipid-phospholipid bilayer of mammalian cells. They interact with substances inside and outside the cell to maintain homeostasis.
The same scene can also be created in different atmospheres, depending on the purpose. e.g. metallic, toy-like or transparent atmospheres.
Kinesins 
are motor proteins that move along microtubules, mainly by hydrolysing ATP. The way they carry vesicles looks like they are walking with a heavy load.
Red blood cells 
make people aware of life. These images are often used because they relate to the human body, such as medicine, illness, healthcare and health. The image of flowing blood is particularly powerful.
Fertilisation
is arguably the greatest event in life, and the moment is one of great mystery. These ideas of life are often expressed in images and videos of male and female sex chromosomes, sperm and eggs.
Crystals 
are solids in which atoms and molecules are arranged in a regular and periodic way. Not only inorganic substances but also organic compounds such as proteins form crystals. X-ray analysis of protein crystals can reveal their atomic structure, which can lead to drug discovery.
It is also possible to create computer graphics from a database of crystal structures.
Bacteria 
are very important to us humans. They live in and invade our internal organs. Among the myriad of bacteria, pathogens such as H. pylori and Salmonella are often discussed. We are also aware of the impact of gut flora on our health.
Synapses 
are the key to the network of nerve cells that communicate with each other. We receive stimuli and constantly release neurotransmitters, which we pass on to the network as we receive them. There are far more neurotransmitters released than you can imagine.
Chromosomes 
contain DNA folded into small pieces together with a protein called histone.
Phages 
are viruses that infect bacteria. When a phage infects a bacterium, the DNA of the phage is inserted into the bacterial genome.
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