{"id":10,"date":"2026-09-05T14:23:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T17:23:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/?page_id=10"},"modified":"2026-09-20T11:24:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T14:24:12","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style data-wp-block-html=\"css\">\n\/* =========================================================\n   LEFERBAC \u2014 HERO\n   STATIC VERSION\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n\n\/* ---------------------------------------------------------\n   LIBERA O PR\u00d3PRIO BLOCO HTML DO WORDPRESS\n   --------------------------------------------------------- *\/\n\n.wp-block-html:has(.leferbac-hero) {\n    width: 100vw !important;\n    max-width: none !important;\n\n    margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw) !important;\n    margin-right: calc(50% - 50vw) !important;\n\n    padding-top: 0 !important;\n    padding-bottom: 0 !important;\n\n    min-height: 0 !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* ---------------------------------------------------------\n   HERO\n   --------------------------------------------------------- *\/\n\n.leferbac-hero {\n    position: relative;\n\n    width: 100%;\n    max-width: none;\n\n    margin: 0;\n\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n\n    padding: 46px 64px 8px;\n\n    overflow: hidden;\n}\n\n\n.leferbac-hero-inner {\n    width: min(1480px, 100%);\n    margin: 0 auto;\n\n    display: grid;\n\n    grid-template-columns:\n        minmax(0, 1.05fr)\n        minmax(0, 0.95fr);\n\n    gap: clamp(48px, 4.5vw, 76px);\n\n    align-items: center;\n\n    min-height: 0;\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   CONTENT\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.leferbac-hero-content {\n    position: relative;\n    z-index: 2;\n\n    width: 100%;\n    max-width: 760px;\n}\n\n\n.leferbac-hero-title {\n    margin: 0;\n\n    color: #252525;\n\n    font-size: clamp(52px, 3.65vw, 66px);\n    font-weight: 400;\n    line-height: 1.06;\n    letter-spacing: -0.035em;\n}\n\n\n.leferbac-hero-title .hero-line {\n    display: block;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n}\n\n\n.leferbac-hero-title em {\n    color: rgb(105, 116, 77);\n\n    font-style: italic;\n    font-weight: 400;\n}\n\n\n.leferbac-hero-text {\n    max-width: 520px;\n\n    margin: 30px 0 0;\n\n    color: #252525;\n\n    font-size: 18px;\n    font-weight: 400;\n    line-height: 1.55;\n}\n\n\n.leferbac-hero-button {\n    display: inline-flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n\n    min-height: 54px;\n\n    margin-top: 30px;\n    padding: 0 36px;\n\n    border: 1px solid rgb(65, 74, 50);\n    border-radius: 28px;\n\n    background: rgb(65, 74, 50);\n    color: rgb(247, 246, 242);\n\n    text-decoration: none;\n\n    font-size: 16px;\n    font-weight: 400;\n    line-height: 1;\n\n    white-space: nowrap;\n\n    transition:\n        background-color 0.2s ease,\n        color 0.2s ease;\n}\n\n\n.leferbac-hero-button:hover {\n    background: rgb(247, 246, 242);\n    color: rgb(65, 74, 50);\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   VISUAL \u2014 STATIC IMAGE\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.leferbac-hero-visual {\n    position: relative;\n    z-index: 1;\n\n    width: 100%;\n    min-width: 0;\n\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n\n    overflow: visible;\n}\n\n\n.leferbac-hero-image {\n    position: relative;\n\n    display: block;\n\n    width: min(115%, 760px);\n    max-width: none;\n    height: auto;\n\n    object-fit: contain;\n\n    transform: translateX(3%);\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   TABLET\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n@media (max-width: 1100px) {\n\n    .leferbac-hero {\n        padding: 42px 36px 32px;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-hero-inner {\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n\n        gap: 38px;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-hero-content {\n        max-width: 780px;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-hero-title {\n        font-size: clamp(48px, 6vw, 62px);\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-hero-title .hero-line {\n        white-space: normal;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-hero-text {\n        max-width: 620px;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-hero-image {\n        width: min(100%, 700px);\n        max-width: 100%;\n\n        transform: none;\n    }\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   MOBILE\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n@media (max-width: 620px) {\n\n    .leferbac-hero {\n        padding: 30px 24px 28px;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-hero-inner {\n        gap: 32px;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-hero-title {\n        font-size: clamp(40px, 11vw, 52px);\n        line-height: 1.07;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-hero-title .hero-line {\n        white-space: normal;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-hero-text {\n        margin-top: 24px;\n\n        font-size: 17px;\n        line-height: 1.5;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-hero-button {\n        width: 100%;\n\n        margin-top: 26px;\n\n        box-sizing: border-box;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-hero-image {\n        width: 100%;\n        max-width: 100%;\n\n        transform: none;\n    }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<section class=\"leferbac-hero\">\n\n  <div class=\"leferbac-hero-inner\">\n\n    <div class=\"leferbac-hero-content\">\n\n      <h1 class=\"leferbac-hero-title\">\n        <span class=\"hero-line\">\n          What <em>opportunities<\/em>\n        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"hero-line\">\n          are hidden inside\n        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"hero-line\">\n          microbial biodiversity?\n        <\/span>\n      <\/h1>\n\n      <p class=\"leferbac-hero-text\">\n        We identify opportunities emerging from microbial biodiversity\n        and transform them into knowledge, technologies, and value for society.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <a class=\"leferbac-hero-button\" href=\"#platform\">\n        DISCOVER OUR PLATFORM\n      <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"leferbac-hero-visual\">\n\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"leferbac-hero-image\" src=\"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-HERO-v.3-22-de-ago.-de-2026-17_56_26.png\" alt=\"\">\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-06b49bfd wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Knowledge to Value.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discovery is only the beginning.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microbial biodiversity holds countless possibilities. Creating value requires more than discovering them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At LEFERBAC, we observe, understand, and select opportunities with the potential to become meaningful technologies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-b4541386\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Versao-mobile-aprovada-23ago26-ChatGPT-Image-23-de-ago.-de-2026-20_11_50-576x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Versao-mobile-aprovada-23ago26-ChatGPT-Image-23-de-ago.-de-2026-20_11_50-576x1024.png 576w, https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Versao-mobile-aprovada-23ago26-ChatGPT-Image-23-de-ago.-de-2026-20_11_50-169x300.png 169w, https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Versao-mobile-aprovada-23ago26-ChatGPT-Image-23-de-ago.-de-2026-20_11_50-768x1364.png 768w, https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Versao-mobile-aprovada-23ago26-ChatGPT-Image-23-de-ago.-de-2026-20_11_50-864x1536.png 864w, https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Versao-mobile-aprovada-23ago26-ChatGPT-Image-23-de-ago.-de-2026-20_11_50.png 941w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<style data-wp-block-html=\"css\">\n\/* =========================================================\n   LEFERBAC \u2014 FROM KNOWLEDGE TO VALUE\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.leferbac-journey {\n    position: relative;\n\n    width: min(1180px, calc(100vw - 100px));\n    max-width: none;\n\n    left: 50%;\n    transform: translateX(-50%);\n\n    aspect-ratio: 1535 \/ 1024;\n\n    margin: 0;\n    background: #f7f6f2;\n    overflow: hidden;\n\n    font-family: var(\n        --wp--preset--font-family--manrope,\n        \"Manrope\",\n        sans-serif\n    );\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   ARTWORK\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.leferbac-journey .journey-art {\n    position: absolute;\n    inset: 0;\n    z-index: 1;\n}\n\n.leferbac-journey .journey-art img {\n    display: block;\n    width: 100%;\n    height: 100%;\n    object-fit: contain;\n    object-position: center;\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   TEXT\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.leferbac-journey .journey-step {\n    position: absolute;\n    z-index: 2;\n\n    color: #252525;\n}\n\n.leferbac-journey .journey-step h3 {\n    margin: 0 0 7px;\n\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: clamp(20px, 1.65vw, 28px);\n    font-weight: 400;\n    line-height: 1.05;\n    letter-spacing: 0;\n}\n\n.leferbac-journey .journey-step p {\n    margin: 0;\n\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: clamp(14px, 1.05vw, 17px);\n    font-weight: 400;\n    line-height: 1.38;\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   DESKTOP \u2014 FINAL POSITIONING\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.leferbac-journey .step-observe {\n    left: 1.5%;\n    top: 18%;\n    width: 21%;\n}\n\n.leferbac-journey .step-understand {\n    left: 14%;\n    top: 37%;\n    width: 26%;\n}\n\n.leferbac-journey .step-discern {\n    left: 26%;\n    top: 53%;\n    width: 27%;\n}\n\n.leferbac-journey .step-develop {\n    left: 53%;\n    top: 67%;\n    width: 25%;\n}\n\n.leferbac-journey .step-value {\n    left: 64%;\n    top: 86%;\n    width: 32%;\n}\n\n\n\/* DISCERN \u2014 subtle conceptual emphasis *\/\n\n.leferbac-journey .step-discern h3 {\n    font-size: clamp(22px, 1.9vw, 31px);\n}\n\n\n\/* Control paragraph widths *\/\n\n.leferbac-journey .step-discern p {\n    max-width: 260px;\n}\n\n.leferbac-journey .step-develop p {\n    max-width: 250px;\n}\n\n.leferbac-journey .step-value p {\n    max-width: 310px;\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   TABLET\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n@media (max-width: 900px) {\n\n    .leferbac-journey {\n        width: calc(100vw - 48px);\n        aspect-ratio: 1535 \/ 1024;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-journey .journey-step h3 {\n        font-size: clamp(17px, 2.5vw, 23px);\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-journey .journey-step p {\n        font-size: clamp(12px, 1.7vw, 15px);\n        line-height: 1.35;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-journey .step-observe {\n        left: 2%;\n        top: 18%;\n        width: 23%;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-journey .step-understand {\n        left: 13%;\n        top: 36%;\n        width: 27%;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-journey .step-discern {\n        left: 25%;\n        top: 53%;\n        width: 30%;\n    }\n\n   .leferbac-journey .step-develop {\n    left: 51%;\n    top: 66%;\n    width: 28%;\n}\n\n    .leferbac-journey .step-value {\n        left: 61%;\n        top: 85%;\n        width: 35%;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-journey .step-discern h3 {\n        font-size: clamp(19px, 2.8vw, 25px);\n    }\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   MOBILE\n   Hide desktop journey on mobile\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n@media (max-width: 620px) {\n    .leferbac-journey {\n        display: none !important;\n    }\n}\n\/* Hide desktop version of Our Platform on mobile *\/\n@media (max-width: 620px) {\n    .desktop-only-platform {\n        display: none !important;\n    }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<section class=\"leferbac-journey\">\n\n  <div class=\"journey-art\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Slide-3-v.10-LEFERBAC_journey_warm_white_f7f6f2-23ago26.png\" alt=\"\">\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"journey-step step-observe\">\n    <h3>OBSERVE<\/h3>\n    <p>We begin by paying attention.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"journey-step step-understand\">\n    <h3>UNDERSTAND<\/h3>\n    <p>Knowledge requires interpretation.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"journey-step step-discern\">\n    <h3>DISCERN<\/h3>\n    <p>Not every possibility should become a technology.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"journey-step step-develop\">\n    <h3>DEVELOP<\/h3>\n    <p>Scientific ideas become practical solutions.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"journey-step step-value\">\n    <h3>CREATE VALUE<\/h3>\n    <p>Innovation fulfills its purpose when it benefits society.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"platform\" class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5ca56915 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:60px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-deep-olive-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1\">Our Platform<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From microbial opportunities to biotechnology solutions.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LEFERBAC is building a scientific platform that connects microbial exploration, applied research, and technology development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our approach is designed to identify promising biological opportunities and translate them into solutions with potential for real-world application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style data-wp-block-html=\"css\">\n\/* =========================================================\n   LEFERBAC \u2014 OUR PLATFORM GRID v1.4\n   Proportional three-column institutional layout\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n\n\/* ---------------------------------------------------------\n   GRID\n   --------------------------------------------------------- *\/\n\n.leferbac-platform-grid {\n    width: 100%;\n    max-width: 1200px;\n\n    margin: 34px auto 0;\n\n    display: grid !important;\n\n    grid-template-columns:\n        minmax(0, 1fr)\n        minmax(0, 1.12fr)\n        minmax(0, 0.88fr) !important;\n\n    column-gap: 26px;\n\n    align-items: start;\n\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\n\n.leferbac-platform-grid > .platform-column {\n    display: block;\n\n    min-width: 0;\n    width: auto;\n\n    margin: 0;\n}\n\n\n\/* ---------------------------------------------------------\n   COLUMN\n   --------------------------------------------------------- *\/\n\n.platform-column {\n    min-width: 0;\n}\n\n\n\/* ---------------------------------------------------------\n   SMALL LABEL\n   DISCOVER \/ DEVELOP \/ COLLABORATE\n   --------------------------------------------------------- *\/\n\n.platform-label {\n    margin: 0 0 22px;\n\n    color: #252525;\n\n    font-size: 20px;\n    font-weight: 400;\n    line-height: 1.15;\n    letter-spacing: -0.01em;\n\n    white-space: nowrap;\n}\n\n\n\/* ---------------------------------------------------------\n   MAIN COLUMN TITLE\n   --------------------------------------------------------- *\/\n\n.platform-title {\n    margin: 0;\n\n    color: #252525;\n\n    font-size: clamp(28px, 1.8vw, 32px);\n    font-weight: 400;\n    line-height: 1.12;\n    letter-spacing: -0.02em;\n\n    overflow-wrap: normal !important;\n    word-break: keep-all !important;\n    hyphens: none !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* ---------------------------------------------------------\n   DESCRIPTION\n   --------------------------------------------------------- *\/\n\n.platform-text {\n    max-width: 355px;\n\n    margin: 28px 0 0;\n\n    color: #252525;\n\n    font-size: 18px;\n    font-weight: 400;\n    line-height: 1.55;\n}\n\n\n\/* ---------------------------------------------------------\n   CAPABILITIES\n   --------------------------------------------------------- *\/\n\n.platform-capabilities {\n    max-width: none;\n\n    margin: 28px 0 0;\n\n    color: rgb(65, 74, 50);\n\n    font-size: 16px;\n    font-weight: 400;\n    line-height: 1.5;\n    letter-spacing: -0.01em;\n}\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   TABLET\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n@media (max-width: 1000px) {\n\n    .leferbac-platform-grid {\n        width: min(760px, calc(100vw - 72px));\n\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;\n\n        row-gap: 56px;\n\n        margin-top: 34px;\n    }\n\n\n    .platform-label {\n        font-size: 20px;\n    }\n\n\n    .platform-title {\n        font-size: clamp(30px, 5vw, 36px);\n        line-height: 1.12;\n    }\n\n\n    .platform-text,\n    .platform-capabilities {\n        max-width: 620px;\n    }\n\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   MOBILE\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n@media (max-width: 620px) {\n\n    .leferbac-platform-grid {\n        width: calc(100vw - 48px);\n\n        row-gap: 48px;\n\n        margin-top: 28px;\n    }\n\n\n    .platform-label {\n        margin-bottom: 18px;\n\n        font-size: 19px;\n    }\n\n\n    .platform-title {\n        font-size: 30px;\n        line-height: 1.12;\n        letter-spacing: -0.02em;\n    }\n\n\n    .platform-text {\n        margin-top: 22px;\n\n        font-size: 17px;\n        line-height: 1.5;\n    }\n\n\n    .platform-capabilities {\n        margin-top: 22px;\n\n        font-size: 16px;\n        line-height: 1.5;\n    }\n\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   DESKTOP WIDTH REFINEMENT\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n@media (min-width: 1001px) {\n\n    .wp-block-html:has(.leferbac-platform-grid) {\n        width: min(1280px, calc(100vw - 96px)) !important;\n        max-width: none !important;\n\n        margin-left: 50% !important;\n        margin-right: 0 !important;\n\n        transform: translateX(-50%);\n\n        padding-left: 0 !important;\n        padding-right: 0 !important;\n    }\n\n\n    .leferbac-platform-grid {\n        width: 100%;\n        max-width: none;\n\n        grid-template-columns:\n            minmax(0, 1fr)\n            minmax(0, 1.12fr)\n            minmax(0, 0.88fr) !important;\n\n        column-gap: clamp(40px, 4vw, 64px);\n\n        margin-top: 34px;\n    }\n\n\n    .platform-text,\n    .platform-capabilities {\n        max-width: none;\n    }\n\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"leferbac-platform-grid\">\n\n  <article class=\"platform-column\">\n\n    <h3 class=\"platform-label\">\n      DISCOVER\n    <\/h3>\n\n    <h4 class=\"platform-title\">\n      Discover hidden microbial opportunities.\n    <\/h4>\n\n    <p class=\"platform-text\">\n      We explore microbial biodiversity to identify microorganisms,\n      biological functions, and processes with technological potential.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p class=\"platform-capabilities\">\n      Microbial exploration \u00b7 Functional potential \u00b7 Opportunity assessment\n    <\/p>\n\n  <\/article>\n\n\n  <article class=\"platform-column\">\n\n    <h3 class=\"platform-label\">\n      DEVELOP\n    <\/h3>\n\n    <h4 class=\"platform-title\">\n      Translate discoveries into reliable technology.\n    <\/h4>\n\n    <p class=\"platform-text\">\n      We investigate how promising microbial opportunities can be transformed\n      through fermentation, bioprocess development, and applied biotechnology.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p class=\"platform-capabilities\">\n      Fermentation \u00b7 Bioprocess development \u00b7 Biotechnology solutions\n    <\/p>\n\n  <\/article>\n\n\n  <article class=\"platform-column\">\n\n    <h3 class=\"platform-label\">\n      COLLABORATE\n    <\/h3>\n\n    <h4 class=\"platform-title\">\n      Build innovation together.\n    <\/h4>\n\n    <p class=\"platform-text\">\n      We work with companies, researchers, and institutions to explore\n      scientific challenges and co-develop new technological possibilities.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p class=\"platform-capabilities\">\n      Co-development \u00b7 Scientific collaboration \u00b7 Industry connection\n    <\/p>\n\n  <\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"research\" class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:60px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-deep-olive-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2\">Research Areas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One microbial innovation platform. Different paths to value.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<style data-wp-block-html=\"css\">\n\/* =========================================================\n   LEFERBAC \u2014 RESEARCH AREAS\n   Consolidated version\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.research-areas-custom {\n    margin-top: 36px;\n\n    color: #252525;\n\n    font-family: var(\n        --wp--preset--font-family--manrope,\n        \"Manrope\",\n        sans-serif\n    );\n}\n\n\n.research-area {\n    padding: 24px 0 56px;\n}\n\n\n.research-area + .research-area {\n    margin-top: 12px;\n\n    padding-top: 72px;\n\n    border-top: 1px solid rgba(65, 74, 50, 0.16);\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   MAIN COMPOSITION\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.research-area-main {\n    display: grid;\n\n    grid-template-columns:\n        minmax(0, 1.05fr)\n        minmax(320px, 0.95fr);\n\n    gap: 64px;\n\n    align-items: start;\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   COSMETICS \u2014 DESKTOP\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.research-area-cosmetics .research-area-main {\n    grid-template-columns:\n        minmax(440px, 1.12fr)\n        minmax(320px, 0.88fr);\n\n    column-gap: clamp(28px, 3vw, 44px);\n\n    align-items: center;\n}\n\n\n.research-area-cosmetics .research-area-copy {\n    width: 100%;\n    max-width: 560px;\n}\n\n\n.research-area-cosmetics .research-area-copy h4 {\n    width: 100%;\n    max-width: 560px;\n}\n\n\n.research-area-cosmetics .research-area-copy > p {\n    max-width: 520px;\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   NATURAL FERMENTATION \u2014 REVERSED COMPOSITION\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.research-area-main-reverse {\n    position: relative;\n\n    grid-template-columns:\n        minmax(0, 0.95fr)\n        minmax(0, 1.05fr);\n}\n\n\n.research-area-main-reverse > .research-area-image {\n    grid-column: 1;\n    grid-row: 1;\n}\n\n\n.research-area-main-reverse > .research-area-copy {\n    grid-column: 2;\n    grid-row: 1;\n}\n\n\n.research-area-fermentation .research-area-main-reverse {\n    column-gap: 52px;\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   TYPOGRAPHY\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.research-area-copy h3 {\n    margin: 0 0 20px;\n\n    font-size: 18px;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    line-height: 1.1;\n    letter-spacing: 0.02em;\n}\n\n\n.research-area-copy h4 {\n    margin: 0 0 24px;\n\n    max-width: 680px;\n\n    font-size: clamp(31px, 3.1vw, 46px);\n    font-weight: 400;\n    line-height: 1.08;\n    letter-spacing: -0.02em;\n\n    overflow-wrap: normal;\n    word-break: normal;\n    hyphens: none;\n}\n\n\n.research-area-copy > p {\n    margin: 0;\n\n    max-width: 690px;\n\n    font-size: 17px;\n    font-weight: 400;\n    line-height: 1.55;\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   IMAGES \u2014 GENERAL\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.research-area-image {\n    position: relative;\n\n    width: 100%;\n    aspect-ratio: 4 \/ 3;\n\n    overflow: hidden;\n\n    background: #f7f6f2;\n}\n\n\n.research-area-image img {\n    display: block;\n\n    width: 100%;\n    height: 100%;\n\n    object-fit: cover;\n    object-position: center 65%;\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   COSMETICS \u2014 EDITORIAL IMAGE TREATMENT\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.research-area-cosmetics .research-area-image {\n    position: relative;\n\n    width: 100%;\n    max-width: 470px;\n\n    aspect-ratio: 5 \/ 4;\n\n    overflow: visible;\n\n    background: transparent;\n\n    margin-left: auto;\n    margin-top: 6px;\n}\n\n\n\/* Main photographic crop *\/\n\n.research-area-cosmetics .research-area-image img {\n    display: block;\n\n    width: 100%;\n    height: 100%;\n\n    object-fit: cover;\n    object-position: center 68%;\n\n    position: relative;\n    z-index: 2;\n}\n\n\n\/* Fine offset olive frame *\/\n\n.research-area-cosmetics .research-area-image::before {\n    content: \"\";\n\n    position: absolute;\n\n    width: 100%;\n    height: 100%;\n\n    left: 7px;\n    top: 7px;\n\n    border: 1px solid rgba(65, 74, 50, 0.48);\n\n    z-index: 1;\n\n    pointer-events: none;\n}\n\n\n\/* Remove any second decorative element *\/\n\n.research-area-cosmetics .research-area-image::after {\n    display: none;\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   NATURAL FERMENTATION \u2014 EDITORIAL IMAGE TREATMENT\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.research-area-fermentation .research-area-image {\n    position: relative;\n\n    width: 100%;\n    max-width: 470px;\n\n    margin-top: -8px;\n\n    aspect-ratio: 1 \/ 1;\n\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    overflow: visible;\n\n    background: transparent;\n}\n\n\n\/* Circular photographic crop *\/\n\n.research-area-fermentation .research-area-image img {\n    display: block;\n\n    width: 100%;\n    height: 100%;\n\n    border-radius: 50%;\n\n    object-fit: cover;\n    object-position: center;\n\n    position: relative;\n    z-index: 2;\n}\n\n\n\/* Fine olive orbit *\/\n\n.research-area-fermentation .research-area-image::before {\n    content: \"\";\n\n    position: absolute;\n\n    width: 104%;\n    height: 104%;\n\n    left: -3%;\n    top: -3%;\n\n    border: 1px solid rgba(65, 74, 50, 0.60);\n    border-radius: 50%;\n\n    z-index: 1;\n\n    pointer-events: none;\n}\n\n\n\/* No additional node *\/\n\n.research-area-fermentation .research-area-image::after {\n    display: none;\n}\n\n\n\/* No connecting line *\/\n\n.research-area-fermentation .research-area-main-reverse::before {\n    display: none;\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   WHAT WE EXPLORE\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.research-explore {\n    margin-top: 52px;\n}\n\n\n.research-explore h5 {\n    margin: 0 0 26px;\n\n    font-size: 17px;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    line-height: 1.2;\n}\n\n\n.research-explore-grid {\n    display: grid;\n\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));\n\n    gap: 42px;\n}\n\n\n.research-explore-item h6 {\n    margin: 0 0 12px;\n\n    font-size: 17px;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    line-height: 1.25;\n}\n\n\n.research-explore-item p {\n    margin: 0;\n\n    font-size: 15px;\n    font-weight: 400;\n    line-height: 1.5;\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   CTA\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.research-area-cta {\n    margin-top: 46px;\n}\n\n\n.research-area-cta p {\n    margin: 0 0 22px;\n\n    font-size: 17px;\n    line-height: 1.5;\n}\n\n\n.research-button {\n    display: inline-flex;\n\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n\n    min-height: 52px;\n\n    padding: 0 30px;\n\n    border-radius: 999px;\n\n    background: rgb(65, 74, 50);\n    color: rgb(247, 246, 242);\n\n    font-size: 15px;\n    font-weight: 400;\n    line-height: 1;\n\n    text-decoration: none;\n\n    transition:\n        background-color 0.2s ease,\n        color 0.2s ease;\n}\n\n\n.research-button:hover {\n    background: rgb(247, 246, 242);\n    color: rgb(65, 74, 50);\n\n    outline: 1px solid rgb(65, 74, 50);\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   TABLET\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n@media (max-width: 900px) {\n\n    .research-area-main,\n    .research-area-main-reverse,\n    .research-area-cosmetics .research-area-main {\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n\n        gap: 34px;\n    }\n\n\n    \/* Reset desktop Cosmetics restrictions *\/\n\n    .research-area-cosmetics .research-area-copy,\n    .research-area-cosmetics .research-area-copy h4,\n    .research-area-cosmetics .research-area-copy > p {\n        width: auto;\n        max-width: none;\n    }\n\n\n    \/* Reset Natural Fermentation column placement *\/\n\n    .research-area-main-reverse > .research-area-image {\n        grid-column: 1;\n        grid-row: auto;\n\n        order: 2;\n    }\n\n\n    .research-area-main-reverse > .research-area-copy {\n        grid-column: 1;\n        grid-row: auto;\n\n        order: 1;\n    }\n\n\n    .research-explore-grid {\n        gap: 28px;\n    }\n\n\n    \/* Cosmetics image *\/\n\n    .research-area-cosmetics .research-area-image {\n        width: 100%;\n        max-width: 620px;\n\n        margin-top: 0;\n        margin-inline: auto;\n    }\n\n\n    \/* Natural Fermentation image *\/\n\n    .research-area-fermentation .research-area-image {\n        max-width: 420px;\n\n        margin-top: 0;\n        margin-inline: auto;\n    }\n\n\n    .research-area-fermentation .research-area-main-reverse {\n        column-gap: initial;\n    }\n\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   MOBILE\n   Strong overflow protection\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n@media (max-width: 620px) {\n\n    \/*\n       Prevent any descendant from expanding the section\n       beyond the mobile viewport.\n    *\/\n\n    .research-areas-custom,\n    .research-areas-custom * {\n        box-sizing: border-box;\n    }\n\n\n    .research-areas-custom {\n        width: 100%;\n        max-width: 100%;\n\n        margin-top: 24px;\n\n        overflow-x: clip;\n    }\n\n\n    .research-area {\n        width: 100%;\n        max-width: 100%;\n        min-width: 0;\n\n        padding: 12px 0 54px;\n    }\n\n\n    .research-area + .research-area {\n        margin-top: 8px;\n\n        padding-top: 54px;\n    }\n\n\n    .research-area-main,\n    .research-area-main-reverse,\n    .research-area-cosmetics .research-area-main {\n        width: 100%;\n        max-width: 100%;\n        min-width: 0;\n\n        grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);\n\n        gap: 26px;\n    }\n\n\n    .research-area-copy,\n    .research-area-cosmetics .research-area-copy {\n        width: 100%;\n        max-width: 100%;\n        min-width: 0;\n    }\n\n\n    .research-area-copy h3 {\n        max-width: 100%;\n\n        margin-bottom: 14px;\n\n        font-size: 15px;\n    }\n\n\n    .research-area-copy h4,\n    .research-area-cosmetics .research-area-copy h4 {\n        width: 100%;\n        max-width: 100%;\n        min-width: 0;\n\n        margin-bottom: 18px;\n\n        font-size: 28px;\n        line-height: 1.10;\n        letter-spacing: -0.02em;\n\n        overflow-wrap: break-word;\n        word-break: normal;\n        hyphens: none;\n    }\n\n\n    .research-area-copy > p,\n    .research-area-cosmetics .research-area-copy > p {\n        width: 100%;\n        max-width: 100%;\n        min-width: 0;\n\n        font-size: 15px;\n        line-height: 1.5;\n\n        overflow-wrap: break-word;\n    }\n\n\n    \/* =====================================================\n       COSMETICS IMAGE \u2014 MOBILE\n       Full width, frame kept inside available width\n       ===================================================== *\/\n\n    .research-area-cosmetics .research-area-image {\n        width: 100%;\n        max-width: 100%;\n        min-width: 0;\n\n        aspect-ratio: 5 \/ 4;\n\n        margin: 0;\n\n        overflow: hidden;\n    }\n\n\n    .research-area-cosmetics .research-area-image img {\n        display: block;\n\n        width: 100%;\n        max-width: 100%;\n        height: 100%;\n\n        object-fit: cover;\n        object-position: center 68%;\n    }\n\n\n    \/*\n       On mobile the decorative frame is drawn INSIDE\n       the image footprint instead of extending outside it.\n    *\/\n\n    .research-area-cosmetics .research-area-image::before {\n        width: calc(100% - 8px);\n        height: calc(100% - 8px);\n\n        left: 7px;\n        top: 7px;\n\n        border: 1px solid rgba(65, 74, 50, 0.48);\n    }\n\n\n    \/* =====================================================\n       NATURAL FERMENTATION IMAGE \u2014 MOBILE\n       ===================================================== *\/\n\n    .research-area-fermentation .research-area-image {\n        width: 86%;\n        max-width: 340px;\n        min-width: 0;\n\n        aspect-ratio: 1 \/ 1;\n\n        margin-top: 0;\n        margin-inline: auto;\n    }\n\n\n    .research-area-fermentation .research-area-image::before {\n        width: 102%;\n        height: 102%;\n\n        left: -1%;\n        top: -1%;\n    }\n\n\n    \/* =====================================================\n       WHAT WE EXPLORE \u2014 MOBILE\n       ===================================================== *\/\n\n    .research-explore {\n        width: 100%;\n        max-width: 100%;\n        min-width: 0;\n\n        margin-top: 36px;\n    }\n\n\n    .research-explore h5 {\n        max-width: 100%;\n\n        margin-bottom: 22px;\n\n        font-size: 15px;\n    }\n\n\n    .research-explore-grid {\n        width: 100%;\n        max-width: 100%;\n        min-width: 0;\n\n        grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);\n\n        gap: 28px;\n    }\n\n\n    .research-explore-item {\n        width: 100%;\n        max-width: 100%;\n        min-width: 0;\n    }\n\n\n    .research-explore-item h6 {\n        max-width: 100%;\n\n        margin-bottom: 8px;\n\n        font-size: 16px;\n\n        overflow-wrap: break-word;\n    }\n\n\n    .research-explore-item p {\n        max-width: 100%;\n\n        font-size: 15px;\n        line-height: 1.48;\n\n        overflow-wrap: break-word;\n    }\n\n\n    \/* =====================================================\n       CTA \u2014 MOBILE\n       ===================================================== *\/\n\n    .research-area-cta {\n        width: 100%;\n        max-width: 100%;\n        min-width: 0;\n\n        margin-top: 34px;\n    }\n\n\n    .research-area-cta p {\n        max-width: 100%;\n\n        font-size: 15px;\n\n        overflow-wrap: break-word;\n    }\n\n\n    .research-button {\n        max-width: 100%;\n\n        min-height: 50px;\n\n        padding: 0 24px;\n\n        font-size: 14px;\n\n        white-space: normal;\n        text-align: center;\n    }\n\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<section class=\"research-areas-custom\">\n\n  <!-- COSMETICS -->\n  <div class=\"research-area research-area-cosmetics\">\n\n    <div class=\"research-area-main\">\n\n      <div class=\"research-area-copy\">\n\n        <h3>COSMETICS<\/h3>\n\n        <h4>Microbial innovation for next-generation ingredients.<\/h4>\n\n        <p>\n          We explore microbial biodiversity, fermentation, and bioprocesses as pathways\n          to new biomaterials and ingredients that combine functional potential with\n          biological compatibility.\n        <\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"research-area-image\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bacillus-3.jpeg\" alt=\"Bacillus culture displaying distinctive colony morphology\">\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"research-explore\">\n\n      <h5>WHAT WE EXPLORE<\/h5>\n\n      <div class=\"research-explore-grid\">\n\n        <div class=\"research-explore-item\">\n          <h6>Microbial Biomaterials<\/h6>\n          <p>\n            Exploring biologically derived materials with potential for cosmetic applications.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"research-explore-item\">\n          <h6>Fermentation-Derived Ingredients<\/h6>\n          <p>\n            Investigating microbial processes as routes to functional ingredients.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"research-explore-item\">\n          <h6>Sustainable Bioprocesses<\/h6>\n          <p>\n            Developing fermentation approaches that connect biotechnology, renewable resources,\n            and value creation.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"research-area-cta\">\n\n      <p>\n        Your next cosmetic innovation may already exist. Let\u2019s uncover it together.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <a href=\"#contact\" class=\"research-button\">\n        EXPLORE COLLABORATION\n      <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- NATURAL FERMENTATION -->\n  <div class=\"research-area research-area-fermentation\">\n\n    <div class=\"research-area-main research-area-main-reverse\">\n\n      <div class=\"research-area-image\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/fermentacao-doutorado-png.png\" alt=\"Natural fermentation showing active microbial fermentation\">\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"research-area-copy\">\n\n        <h3>NATURAL FERMENTATION<\/h3>\n\n        <h4>Understanding microbial ecosystems through fermentation.<\/h4>\n\n        <p>\n          Natural fermentation is shaped by complex microbial communities, their interactions,\n          and their metabolic activities. Understanding these ecosystems can reveal new\n          possibilities for functional activities, biomolecules, and fermentation processes.\n        <\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"research-explore\">\n\n      <h5>WHAT WE EXPLORE<\/h5>\n\n      <div class=\"research-explore-grid\">\n\n        <div class=\"research-explore-item\">\n          <h6>Microbial Communities<\/h6>\n          <p>\n            Understanding microbial diversity and interactions within natural fermentation systems.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"research-explore-item\">\n          <h6>Metabolic Potential<\/h6>\n          <p>\n            Exploring microbial functions, metabolites, and biological activities.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"research-explore-item\">\n          <h6>Fermentation Processes<\/h6>\n          <p>\n            Translating microbial knowledge into more controlled and meaningful fermentation processes.\n          <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"research-area-cta\">\n\n      <p>\n        Understanding microbial ecosystems is the first step toward designing fermentation with purpose.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <a href=\"#contact\" class=\"research-button\">\n        EXPLORE NATURAL FERMENTATION\n      <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"science\" class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:60px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-deep-olive-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-3\">Science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Knowledge is where meaningful innovation begins.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scientific investigation is at the foundation of LEFERBAC. We combine published knowledge, experimental research, and applied microbiology to understand opportunities before transforming them into technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style data-wp-block-html=\"css\">\n\/* =========================================================\n   LEFERBAC \u2014 SCIENCE FOUNDATION\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.science-foundation-custom {\n    margin-top: 34px;\n    color: #252525;\n    font-family: var(\n        --wp--preset--font-family--manrope,\n        \"Manrope\",\n        sans-serif\n    );\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   SECTION HEADINGS\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.science-section-heading {\n    margin-bottom: 36px;\n}\n\n.science-section-heading h3 {\n    margin: 0 0 12px;\n    font-size: 17px;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    line-height: 1.2;\n    letter-spacing: 0.02em;\n}\n\n.science-section-heading p {\n    margin: 0;\n    max-width: 760px;\n    font-size: 16px;\n    line-height: 1.5;\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.science-foundation {\n    padding-bottom: 72px;\n}\n\n.science-publications {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\n    gap: 56px;\n}\n\n.science-publication {\n    position: relative;\n    padding-top: 28px;\n    border-top: 1px solid rgba(65, 74, 50, 0.28);\n}\n\n.science-publication-number {\n    margin-bottom: 18px;\n    font-size: 14px;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    line-height: 1;\n    color: rgb(65, 74, 50);\n}\n\n.science-publication-type {\n    margin-bottom: 18px;\n    font-size: 14px;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    line-height: 1.2;\n    letter-spacing: 0.04em;\n}\n\n.science-publication h4 {\n    margin: 0 0 18px;\n    max-width: 500px;\n\n    font-size: clamp(25px, 2.2vw, 34px);\n    font-weight: 400;\n    line-height: 1.14;\n    letter-spacing: -0.015em;\n}\n\n.science-publication-meta {\n    margin-bottom: 22px;\n    font-size: 15px;\n    line-height: 1.4;\n    color: rgba(37, 37, 37, 0.72);\n}\n\n.science-publication > p {\n    margin: 0 0 24px;\n    max-width: 520px;\n\n    font-size: 16px;\n    line-height: 1.55;\n}\n\n.science-publication-doi {\n    margin-bottom: 18px;\n\n    font-size: 14px;\n    line-height: 1.4;\n\n    color: rgba(37, 37, 37, 0.72);\n}\n\n.science-publication-link {\n    display: inline-flex;\n    align-items: center;\n\n    font-size: 14px;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    line-height: 1.2;\n\n    color: rgb(65, 74, 50);\n    text-decoration: none;\n\n    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(65, 74, 50, 0.42);\n    padding-bottom: 3px;\n\n    transition:\n        border-color 0.2s ease,\n        opacity 0.2s ease;\n}\n\n.science-publication-link:hover {\n    border-color: rgb(65, 74, 50);\n    opacity: 0.72;\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   CURRENT RESEARCH\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.science-current {\n    padding-top: 66px;\n    border-top: 1px solid rgba(65, 74, 50, 0.16);\n}\n\n.science-current-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\n    gap: 56px;\n}\n\n.science-current-item {\n    position: relative;\n    padding-top: 26px;\n    border-top: 1px solid rgba(65, 74, 50, 0.22);\n}\n\n.science-current-number {\n    margin-bottom: 18px;\n\n    font-size: 14px;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    line-height: 1;\n\n    color: rgb(65, 74, 50);\n}\n\n.science-current-item h4 {\n    margin: 0 0 16px;\n\n    font-size: 18px;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    line-height: 1.2;\n    letter-spacing: 0.02em;\n}\n\n.science-current-item p {\n    margin: 0;\n    max-width: 520px;\n\n    font-size: 16px;\n    line-height: 1.55;\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   SUBTLE EDITORIAL DETAIL\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.science-publication::before,\n.science-current-item::before {\n    content: \"\";\n\n    position: absolute;\n    top: -1px;\n    left: 0;\n\n    width: 42px;\n    height: 2px;\n\n    background: rgb(65, 74, 50);\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   TABLET\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n@media (max-width: 900px) {\n\n    .science-foundation-custom {\n        margin-top: 38px;\n    }\n\n    .science-publications,\n    .science-current-grid {\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n        gap: 42px;\n    }\n\n    .science-foundation {\n        padding-bottom: 60px;\n    }\n\n    .science-current {\n        padding-top: 56px;\n    }\n\n    .science-publication h4 {\n        max-width: 640px;\n    }\n\n    .science-publication > p,\n    .science-current-item p {\n        max-width: 680px;\n    }\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   MOBILE\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n@media (max-width: 620px) {\n\n    .science-foundation-custom {\n        margin-top: 32px;\n    }\n\n    .science-section-heading {\n        margin-bottom: 28px;\n    }\n\n    .science-section-heading h3 {\n        margin-bottom: 10px;\n        font-size: 15px;\n    }\n\n    .science-section-heading p {\n        font-size: 15px;\n        line-height: 1.48;\n    }\n\n    .science-foundation {\n        padding-bottom: 50px;\n    }\n\n    .science-publications,\n    .science-current-grid {\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n        gap: 38px;\n    }\n\n    .science-publication {\n        padding-top: 24px;\n    }\n\n    .science-publication-number,\n    .science-current-number {\n        margin-bottom: 14px;\n        font-size: 13px;\n    }\n\n    .science-publication-type {\n        margin-bottom: 14px;\n        font-size: 13px;\n    }\n\n    .science-publication h4 {\n        margin-bottom: 16px;\n        font-size: 27px;\n        line-height: 1.12;\n    }\n\n    .science-publication-meta {\n        margin-bottom: 18px;\n        font-size: 14px;\n    }\n\n    .science-publication > p {\n        margin-bottom: 20px;\n        font-size: 15px;\n        line-height: 1.5;\n    }\n\n    .science-publication-doi {\n        margin-bottom: 16px;\n        font-size: 13px;\n    }\n\n    .science-publication-link {\n        font-size: 13px;\n    }\n\n    .science-current {\n        padding-top: 50px;\n    }\n\n    .science-current-item {\n        padding-top: 22px;\n    }\n\n    .science-current-item h4 {\n        margin-bottom: 12px;\n        font-size: 16px;\n    }\n\n    .science-current-item p {\n        font-size: 15px;\n        line-height: 1.5;\n    }\n\n    .science-publication::before,\n    .science-current-item::before {\n        width: 34px;\n    }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<section class=\"science-foundation-custom\">\n\n  <!-- SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION -->\n  <div class=\"science-foundation\">\n\n    <div class=\"science-section-heading\">\n      <h3>SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION<\/h3>\n      <p>\n        Selected scientific work by LEFERBAC founder Ingrid Akamine and collaborators.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"science-publications\">\n\n      <!-- ORIGINAL RESEARCH -->\n      <article class=\"science-publication\">\n\n        <div class=\"science-publication-number\">01<\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"science-publication-type\">\n          ORIGINAL RESEARCH\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h4>\n          Hydrolase Activities of Sourdough Microorganisms\n        <\/h4>\n\n        <div class=\"science-publication-meta\">\n          Fermentation \u00b7 2023\n        <\/div>\n\n        <p>\n          Experimental research investigating sourdough microorganisms and their\n          extracellular hydrolase activities, including amylases, cellulases,\n          and peptidases.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"science-publication-doi\">\n          DOI: 10.3390\/fermentation9080703\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/fermentation9080703\" class=\"science-publication-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n          READ THE ARTICLE \u2192\n        <\/a>\n\n      <\/article>\n\n\n      <!-- REVIEW ARTICLE -->\n      <article class=\"science-publication\">\n\n        <div class=\"science-publication-number\">02<\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"science-publication-type\">\n          REVIEW ARTICLE\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h4>\n          Probiotics in the Sourdough Bread Fermentation: Current Status\n        <\/h4>\n\n        <div class=\"science-publication-meta\">\n          Fermentation \u00b7 2023\n        <\/div>\n\n        <p>\n          A scientific review of sourdough fermentation, its microorganisms,\n          and advances in functional bread production.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"science-publication-doi\">\n          DOI: 10.3390\/fermentation9020090\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/fermentation9020090\" class=\"science-publication-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n          READ THE ARTICLE \u2192\n        <\/a>\n\n      <\/article>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- CURRENT RESEARCH -->\n  <div class=\"science-current\">\n\n    <div class=\"science-section-heading\">\n      <h3>CURRENT RESEARCH<\/h3>\n      <p>Science in progress.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"science-current-grid\">\n\n      <div class=\"science-current-item\">\n\n        <div class=\"science-current-number\">01<\/div>\n\n        <h4>COSMETICS<\/h4>\n\n        <p>\n          Investigating microbial biodiversity, fermentation, and biomaterials\n          as pathways toward functional and biologically compatible cosmetic\n          innovation.\n        <\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n\n      <div class=\"science-current-item\">\n\n        <div class=\"science-current-number\">02<\/div>\n\n        <h4>NATURAL FERMENTATION<\/h4>\n\n        <p>\n          Investigating microbial ecosystems, metabolic potential, and\n          fermentation processes toward specific functional outcomes.\n        <\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"about\" class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad6a0bdb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:60px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default has-custom-deep-olive-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4\">About LEFERBAC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building science with purpose.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LEFERBAC is a scientific company built around applied microbiology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We connect scientific knowledge, microbial biodiversity, and real-world challenges to develop biotechnology solutions with the potential to create meaningful value for industry and society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LEFERBAC was born at the intersection of microbiology, fermentation, and more than three decades of experience connecting science with real industrial challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, that experience is evolving into a microbial innovation platform built to discover, develop, and connect biological opportunities with meaningful applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FOUNDER &amp; SCIENTIFIC LEADERSHIP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group founder-mobile has-custom-css is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex wp-custom-css-024458de\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large founder-photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LEFERBAC_Founder_Ingrid_original_fade-para-o-site-24ago26-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-93\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LEFERBAC_Founder_Ingrid_original_fade-para-o-site-24ago26-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LEFERBAC_Founder_Ingrid_original_fade-para-o-site-24ago26-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LEFERBAC_Founder_Ingrid_original_fade-para-o-site-24ago26-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LEFERBAC_Founder_Ingrid_original_fade-para-o-site-24ago26-1024x1536.png 1024w, https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LEFERBAC_Founder_Ingrid_original_fade-para-o-site-24ago26.png 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group founder-text has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingrid Akamine, PhD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founder &amp; Scientist<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scientist with a background in microbiology and food science, and more than three decades of experience connecting scientific knowledge, applied research, and real industrial challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:56px\"><strong>OUR INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>\n\/* =========================================================\n   LEFERBAC \u2014 OUR INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.leferbac-ecosystem {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));\n    gap: 26px;\n    align-items: start;\n\n    \/* Mant\u00e9m o conjunto mais agrupado *\/\n    width: min(100%, 980px);\n    margin: 28px auto 0;\n}\n\n.leferbac-ecosystem-item {\n    min-width: 0;\n    text-align: center;\n}\n\n\/* Logos *\/\n.leferbac-ecosystem-logo {\n    display: block;\n    width: auto;\n    height: auto;\n    object-fit: contain;\n    margin: 0 auto 14px;\n}\n\n\/* Tamanhos ajustados pelo peso visual *\/\n.leferbac-ecosystem-logo.faperj {\n    width: 310px;\n    max-width: 96%;\n}\n\n.leferbac-ecosystem-logo.tec {\n    width: 265px;\n    max-width: 92%;\n}\n\n.leferbac-ecosystem-logo.ifrj {\n    width: 275px;\n    max-width: 94%;\n}\n\n\/* Descritivos *\/\n.leferbac-ecosystem-item p {\n    margin: 0;\n    font-size: 13px;\n    line-height: 1.35;\n    text-align: center;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   TABLET\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n@media (min-width: 601px) and (max-width: 900px) {\n\n    .leferbac-ecosystem {\n        width: 100%;\n        gap: 20px;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-ecosystem-logo.faperj {\n        width: 230px;\n        max-width: 96%;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-ecosystem-logo.tec {\n        width: 205px;\n        max-width: 94%;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-ecosystem-logo.ifrj {\n        width: 215px;\n        max-width: 95%;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-ecosystem-item p {\n        font-size: 12px;\n        white-space: normal;\n    }\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   MOBILE\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n@media (max-width: 600px) {\n\n    .leferbac-ecosystem {\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n        width: 100%;\n        gap: 34px;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-ecosystem-logo {\n        margin-bottom: 10px;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-ecosystem-logo.faperj {\n        width: 260px;\n        max-width: 84%;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-ecosystem-logo.tec {\n        width: 235px;\n        max-width: 80%;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-ecosystem-logo.ifrj {\n        width: 245px;\n        max-width: 82%;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-ecosystem-item p {\n        font-size: 13px;\n        line-height: 1.35;\n        white-space: normal;\n    }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n<div class=\"leferbac-ecosystem\">\n\n    <div class=\"leferbac-ecosystem-item\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"leferbac-ecosystem-logo faperj\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Logomarca-completa-4set26.png\"\n            alt=\"FAPERJ e Doutor Empreendedor\"\n        >\n        <p>Funding &amp; Innovation Support<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"leferbac-ecosystem-item\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"leferbac-ecosystem-logo tec\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/tec-incubadora-horizontal.png\"\n            alt=\"TEC Incubadora\"\n        >\n        <p>Innovation Ecosystem Support<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"leferbac-ecosystem-item\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"leferbac-ecosystem-logo ifrj\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Logomarca-IFRJ-sem-fundo-24ago26.png\"\n            alt=\"Instituto Federal do Rio de Janeiro\"\n        >\n        <p>Scientific Infrastructure Partnership<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"contact\" class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:60px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-deep-olive-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-5\">Collaborate \/ Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Science connects. Collaboration transforms.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What opportunity are you exploring?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re exploring a scientific challenge, a new application, or a collaboration opportunity, we&#8217;d like to understand what you&#8217;re working on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-bottom:24px\">START A CONVERSATION <\/p>\n\n\n<div class='fluentform ff-default fluentform_wrapper_3  ff_guten_block ff_guten_block-3 ffs_default_wrap'><form data-form_id=\"3\" id=\"fluentform_3\" class=\"frm-fluent-form fluent_form_3 ff-el-form-top ff_form_instance_3_1 ff-form-loading ffs_default\" data-form_instance=\"ff_form_instance_3_1\" method=\"POST\" ><fieldset  style=\"border: none!important;margin: 0!important;padding: 0!important;background-color: transparent!important;box-shadow: none!important;outline: none!important; min-inline-size: 100%;\">\n                    <legend class=\"ff_screen_reader_title\" style=\"display: block; margin: 0!important;padding: 0!important;height: 0!important;text-indent: -999999px;width: 0!important;overflow:hidden;\">LEFERBAC Contact Form \u2014 EN<\/legend><input type='hidden' name='__fluent_form_embded_post_id' value='10' \/><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"_fluentform_3_fluentformnonce\" name=\"_fluentform_3_fluentformnonce\" value=\"5b4fae591c\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/novo-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10\" \/><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label for='ff_3_input_text' id='label_ff_3_input_text' aria-label=\"Name\">Name<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><input type=\"text\" name=\"input_text\" class=\"ff-el-form-control\" data-name=\"input_text\" id=\"ff_3_input_text\"  aria-invalid=\"false\" aria-required=true><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label asterisk-right\"><label for='ff_3_input_text_1' id='label_ff_3_input_text_1' aria-label=\"Company \/ Institution\">Company \/ Institution<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><input type=\"text\" name=\"input_text_1\" class=\"ff-el-form-control\" data-name=\"input_text_1\" id=\"ff_3_input_text_1\"  aria-invalid=\"false\" aria-required=false><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label for='ff_3_email' id='label_ff_3_email' aria-label=\"Email\">Email<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" id=\"ff_3_email\" class=\"ff-el-form-control\" data-name=\"email\"  aria-invalid=\"false\" aria-required=true><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label for='ff_3_dropdown' id='label_ff_3_dropdown' aria-label=\"Area of interest\">Area of interest<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><select name=\"dropdown\" id=\"ff_3_dropdown\" class=\"ff-el-form-control\" data-name=\"dropdown\" data-calc_value=\"0\"  aria-invalid=\"false\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"label_ff_3_dropdown\"><option value=\"\">&#8211; Select &#8211;<\/option><option value=\"Cosmetics\"  >Cosmetics<\/option><option value=\"Natural Fermentation\"  >Natural Fermentation<\/option><option value=\"Scientific Collaboration\"  >Scientific Collaboration<\/option><option value=\"Other\"  >Other<\/option><\/select><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group'><div class=\"ff-el-input--label ff-el-is-required asterisk-right\"><label for='ff_3_description' id='label_ff_3_description' aria-label=\"Tell us briefly about your opportunity\">Tell us briefly about your opportunity<\/label><\/div><div class='ff-el-input--content'><textarea aria-required=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"label_ff_3_description\" name=\"description\" id=\"ff_3_description\" class=\"ff-el-form-control\" rows=\"3\" cols=\"50\" data-name=\"description\" ><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div class='ff-el-group ff-text-left ff_submit_btn_wrapper'><button type=\"submit\" class=\"ff-btn ff-btn-submit ff-btn-md ff_btn_style wpf_has_custom_css\"  aria-label=\"SEND\">SEND<\/button><\/div><\/fieldset><\/form><div id='fluentform_3_errors' class='ff-errors-in-stack ff_form_instance_3_1 ff-form-loading_errors ff_form_instance_3_1_errors'><\/div><\/div>            <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n                window.fluent_form_ff_form_instance_3_1 = {\"id\":\"3\",\"ajaxUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/leferbac.com.br\\\/novo-site\\\/wp-admin\\\/admin-ajax.php\",\"settings\":{\"layout\":{\"labelPlacement\":\"top\",\"asteriskPlacement\":\"asterisk-right\",\"helpMessagePlacement\":\"with_label\",\"errorMessagePlacement\":\"inline\",\"cssClassName\":\"\"},\"restrictions\":{\"denyEmptySubmission\":{\"enabled\":false}}},\"form_instance\":\"ff_form_instance_3_1\",\"form_id_selector\":\"fluentform_3\",\"rules\":{\"input_text\":{\"required\":{\"value\":true,\"message\":\"This field is required\",\"global_message\":\"Este campo \\u00e9 obrigat\\u00f3rio\",\"global\":true}},\"input_text_1\":{\"required\":{\"value\":false,\"message\":\"This field is required\",\"global_message\":\"Este campo \\u00e9 obrigat\\u00f3rio\",\"global\":true}},\"email\":{\"required\":{\"value\":true,\"message\":\"This field is required\",\"global_message\":\"Este campo \\u00e9 obrigat\\u00f3rio\",\"global\":true},\"email\":{\"value\":true,\"message\":\"This field must contain a valid email\",\"global_message\":\"Este campo deve conter um e-mail v\\u00e1lido\",\"global\":true}},\"dropdown\":{\"required\":{\"value\":true,\"message\":\"This field is required\",\"global_message\":\"Este campo \\u00e9 obrigat\\u00f3rio\",\"global\":true}},\"description\":{\"required\":{\"value\":true,\"message\":\"This field is required\",\"global_message\":\"Este campo \\u00e9 obrigat\\u00f3rio\",\"global\":true}}},\"debounce_time\":300,\"file_upload_settings\":[]};\n                            <\/script>\n            \n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prefer email? <a href=\"mailto:contato@leferbac.com.br\">contato@leferbac.com.br<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prefer WhatsApp? <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/5521969390123\">+55 21 96939-0123<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<style data-wp-block-html=\"css\">\n\/* =========================================================\n   LEFERBAC \u2014 FOOTER\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.leferbac-footer {\n    margin-top: 60px;\n    padding-bottom: 36px;\n\n    color: #252525;\n\n    font-family: var(\n        --wp--preset--font-family--manrope,\n        \"Manrope\",\n        sans-serif\n    );\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   TOP DIVIDER\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.leferbac-footer-divider {\n    width: 100%;\n    height: 1px;\n\n    margin-bottom: 38px;\n\n    background-color: rgba(65, 74, 50, 0.28);\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   TAGLINE\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.leferbac-footer-tagline {\n    margin-bottom: 34px;\n\n    font-size: 16px;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    line-height: 1.2;\n    letter-spacing: 0.02em;\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   MAIN FOOTER COMPOSITION\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.leferbac-footer-main {\n    display: grid;\n\n    grid-template-columns:\n        minmax(220px, 0.80fr)\n        minmax(0, 1.70fr);\n\n    gap: 72px;\n\n    align-items: start;\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   BRAND\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.leferbac-footer-brand {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    align-items: flex-start;\n}\n\n\n.leferbac-footer-logo-link {\n    display: block;\n\n    line-height: 0;\n    text-decoration: none;\n}\n\n\n.leferbac-footer-logo {\n    display: block;\n\n    width: 165px;\n    max-width: 100%;\n    height: auto;\n\n    margin-bottom: 18px;\n}\n\n\n.leferbac-footer-brand p {\n    margin: 0;\n\n    font-size: 16px;\n    font-weight: 400;\n    line-height: 1.45;\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   NAVIGATION\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.leferbac-footer-navigation {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n\n    gap: 22px;\n    padding-top: 10px;\n}\n\n\n.leferbac-footer-links {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n\n    gap: 8px 18px;\n}\n\n\n.leferbac-footer-links a,\n.leferbac-footer-bottom a {\n    color: inherit;\n\n    text-decoration: none;\n\n    transition:\n        color 0.2s ease,\n        opacity 0.2s ease;\n}\n\n\n.leferbac-footer-links a:hover,\n.leferbac-footer-bottom a:hover {\n    color: rgb(65, 74, 50);\n\n    text-decoration: underline;\n    text-decoration-thickness: 1px;\n    text-underline-offset: 4px;\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   BOTTOM AREA\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.leferbac-footer-bottom {\n    margin-top: 40px;\n    padding-top: 22px;\n\n    border-top: 1px solid rgba(65, 74, 50, 0.12);\n\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: space-between;\n\n    gap: 24px;\n\n    font-size: 14px;\n    line-height: 1.5;\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   LEGAL\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.leferbac-footer-legal {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    align-items: center;\n\n    gap: 8px;\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   LANGUAGE\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n.leferbac-footer-language {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n\n    gap: 8px;\n\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n\n    font-size: 14px;\n    line-height: 1.5;\n}\n\n\n.leferbac-footer-language-separator,\n.leferbac-footer-bottom-separator {\n    opacity: 0.55;\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   TABLET\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n@media (max-width: 900px) {\n\n    .leferbac-footer {\n        margin-top: 54px;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-footer-main {\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n\n        gap: 34px;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-footer-logo {\n        width: 150px;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-footer-navigation {\n        gap: 18px;\n        padding-top: 0;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-footer-bottom {\n        align-items: flex-start;\n    }\n}\n\n\n\/* =========================================================\n   MOBILE\n   ========================================================= *\/\n.leferbac-footer-location {\n    margin-top: 10px !important;\n\n    font-size: 14px !important;\n    font-weight: 400 !important;\n    line-height: 1.45 !important;\n\n    opacity: 0.78;\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 620px) {\n    .leferbac-footer-location {\n        margin-top: 8px !important;\n        font-size: 13px !important;\n    }\n}\n@media (max-width: 620px) {\n\n    .leferbac-footer {\n        margin-top: 48px;\n        padding-bottom: 28px;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-footer-divider {\n        margin-bottom: 30px;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-footer-tagline {\n        margin-bottom: 28px;\n\n        font-size: 14px;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-footer-main {\n        gap: 30px;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-footer-logo {\n        width: 138px;\n\n        margin-bottom: 16px;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-footer-brand p {\n        font-size: 15px;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-footer-links {\n        flex-direction: column;\n\n        gap: 10px;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-footer-bottom {\n        margin-top: 32px;\n        padding-top: 20px;\n\n        flex-direction: column;\n        align-items: flex-start;\n\n        gap: 14px;\n\n        font-size: 13px;\n    }\n\n    .leferbac-footer-language {\n        margin-top: 0;\n\n        font-size: 13px;\n    }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<footer class=\"leferbac-footer\">\n\n  <div class=\"leferbac-footer-divider\"><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"leferbac-footer-tagline\">\n    SCIENCE. PURPOSE. IMPACT.\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"leferbac-footer-main\">\n\n    <div class=\"leferbac-footer-brand\">\n\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/\" class=\"leferbac-footer-logo-link\" aria-label=\"LEFERBAC Home\">\n\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Logo-Photoroom-sem-fundo-30out25.png\" alt=\"LEFERBAC\" class=\"leferbac-footer-logo\">\n\n      <\/a>\n\n      <p class=\"leferbac-footer-descriptor\">\n        Microbial Innovation<br>\n        Platform\n      <\/p>\n\n      <p class=\"leferbac-footer-location\">\n        Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil\n      <\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"leferbac-footer-navigation\">\n\n      <div class=\"leferbac-footer-links\">\n\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/\">Home<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#platform\">Platform<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#research\">Research<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#science\">Science<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#about\">About<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#contact\">Contact<\/a>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"leferbac-footer-bottom\">\n\n    <div class=\"leferbac-footer-legal\">\n\n      <span>\n        \u00a9 2026 LEFERBAC. All rights reserved.\n      <\/span>\n\n      <span class=\"leferbac-footer-bottom-separator\">\n        \u00b7\n      <\/span>\n\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/privacy-policy-2\/\">\n        Privacy Policy\n      <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/footer>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What opportunities are hidden inside microbial biodiversity? We identify opportunities emerging from microbial biodiversity and transform them into knowledge, technologies, and value for society. DISCOVER OUR PLATFORM From Knowledge to Value. Discovery is only the beginning. Microbial biodiversity holds countless possibilities. Creating value requires more than discovering them. At LEFERBAC, we observe, understand, and select [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"leferbac-home","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10"}],"version-history":[{"count":90,"href":"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":192,"href":"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10\/revisions\/192"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/leferbac.com.br\/novo-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}