/* ===== CSS VARIABLES ===== */
    :root {
        --primary: #881D6B;
        --primary-dark: #6e1655;
        --primary-light: #D9E7F3;
        --primary-soft: rgba(136,29,107,0.05);
        --secondary: #A3B8C9;
        --white: #FFFFFF;
        --gray: #6C757D;
        --gray-light: #f8f9fa;
        --dark: #2A2A2A;
        --border: #E0E0E0;
        --shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
        --shadow-hover: 0 20px 40px rgba(136,29,107,0.15);
        --transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    /* ===== HERO SECTION ===== */
    .about-hero {
        position: relative;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(136,29,107,0.95) 0%, rgba(110,22,85,0.95) 100%), url('../../assets/images/laboratory-bg.jpg') no-repeat center center;
        background-size: cover;
        color: white;
        padding: 120px 0 100px;
        margin-bottom: 60px;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .about-hero::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: -50%;
        right: -10%;
        width: 80%;
        height: 200%;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 1px, transparent 1px);
        background-size: 30px 30px;
        opacity: 0.2;
        transform: rotate(15deg);
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .about-hero::after {
        content: 'DNA';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: -20px;
        right: 5%;
        font-size: 150px;
        font-weight: 800;
        color: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
        font-family: monospace;
        letter-spacing: 10px;
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .about-hero-content {
        max-width: 900px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        text-align: center;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
    }

    .hero-badge {
        display: inline-block;
        background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
        backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
        padding: 8px 25px;
        border-radius: 50px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
        color: white;
        font-weight: 600;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    .about-hero h1 {
        font-size: 4rem;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        font-weight: 800;
        letter-spacing: -0.5px;
        text-shadow: 2px 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    }

    .about-hero .lead {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        opacity: 0.95;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
        line-height: 1.6;
        max-width: 800px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .hero-stats {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 40px;
        margin-top: 50px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .hero-stat {
        text-align: center;
        background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
        backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
        padding: 20px 30px;
        border-radius: 16px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
        min-width: 150px;
    }

    .hero-stat .number {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        display: block;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
        color: var(--primary-light);
    }

    .hero-stat .label {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        opacity: 0.9;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    /* ===== SECTION HEADER ===== */
    .section-header {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 50px;
    }

    .section-header h2 {
        color: var(--dark);
        font-size: 2.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
        font-weight: 700;
        position: relative;
        padding-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .section-header h2::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        width: 80px;
        height: 4px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
        border-radius: 2px;
    }

    .section-header p {
        color: var(--gray);
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        max-width: 700px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }

    /* ===== MISSION & VISION ===== */
    .mission-vision {
        padding: 60px 0;
        background: var(--white);
    }

    .mv-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .mv-card {
        padding: 50px 40px;
        border-radius: 20px;
        background: var(--white);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow);
        border: 1px solid rgba(136,29,107,0.1);
        transition: var(--transition);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        height: 100%;
    }

    .mv-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    }

    .mv-card::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 5px;
        height: 100%;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
    }

    .mv-icon {
        width: 80px;
        height: 80px;
        background: var(--primary-soft);
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
        color: var(--primary);
        font-size: 2rem;
        transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .mv-card:hover .mv-icon {
        background: var(--primary);
        color: white;
        transform: rotateY(180deg);
    }

    .mv-card h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        color: var(--dark);
        font-weight: 700;
    }

    .mv-card p {
        color: var(--gray);
        line-height: 1.8;
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    /* ===== OUR STORY ===== */
    .our-story {
        padding: 80px 0;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-soft) 0%, rgba(163,184,201,0.05) 100%);
    }

    .story-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 60px;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .story-content h2 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
        color: var(--dark);
        position: relative;
        padding-bottom: 15px;
        font-weight: 700;
    }

    .story-content h2::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 80px;
        height: 4px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
        border-radius: 2px;
    }

    .story-content p {
        color: var(--gray);
        line-height: 1.8;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .story-highlight {
        background: white;
        padding: 35px;
        border-radius: 16px;
        margin-top: 30px;
        border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    }

    .story-highlight p {
        margin-bottom: 0;
        font-style: italic;
        color: var(--dark);
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .story-highlight .author {
        margin-top: 15px;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--primary);
        font-style: normal;
    }

    .story-image {
        position: relative;
        border-radius: 20px;
        overflow: hidden;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    }


    .story-image img {
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        display: block;
        transition: transform 0.5s;
    }

    .story-image:hover img {
        transform: scale(1.03);
    }

    .story-image-caption {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.8), transparent);
        color: white;
        padding: 30px 20px 20px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    /* ===== CORE VALUES ===== */
    .core-values {
        padding: 80px 0;
        background: var(--white);
    }

    .values-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 30px;
        margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .value-card {
        padding: 40px 30px;
        background: var(--white);
        border-radius: 16px;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow);
        border: 1px solid rgba(136,29,107,0.1);
        transition: var(--transition);
        text-align: center;
        height: 100%;
    }

    .value-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
        border-color: var(--primary);
    }

    .value-icon {
        width: 80px;
        height: 80px;
        background: var(--primary-soft);
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        margin: 0 auto 25px;
        color: var(--primary);
        font-size: 2rem;
        transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .value-card:hover .value-icon {
        background: var(--primary);
        color: white;
        transform: rotateY(180deg);
    }

    .value-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
        color: var(--dark);
        font-weight: 600;
    }

    .value-card p {
        color: var(--gray);
        line-height: 1.6;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        margin: 0;
    }

    /* ===== LEADERSHIP TEAM ===== */
    .leadership-team {
        padding: 80px 0;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-soft) 0%, white 100%);
    }

    .team-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        gap: 30px;
        margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .team-card {
        background: white;
        border-radius: 16px;
        overflow: hidden;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow);
        transition: var(--transition);
        border: 1px solid rgba(136,29,107,0.1);
        height: 100%;
    }

    .team-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    }

    .team-image {
        height: 250px;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .team-image i {
        font-size: 5rem;
        color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    }

    .team-info {
        padding: 25px 20px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .team-info h3 {
        color: var(--dark);
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
        font-weight: 600;
    }

    .team-info .position {
        color: var(--primary);
        font-weight: 600;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
        display: block;
    }

    .team-info .bio {
        color: var(--gray);
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .team-social {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .team-social a {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        background: var(--primary-soft);
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        color: var(--primary);
        transition: var(--transition);
        text-decoration: none;
    }

    .team-social a:hover {
        background: var(--primary);
        color: white;
        transform: translateY(-3px);
    }

    /* ===== ADVISORY BOARD ===== */
    .advisory-board {
        padding: 60px 0;
        background: var(--white);
    }

    .advisory-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        gap: 25px;
        margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .advisor-card {
        text-align: center;
        padding: 30px 20px;
        background: white;
        border-radius: 16px;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow);
        border: 1px solid rgba(136,29,107,0.1);
        transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .advisor-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    }

    .advisor-avatar {
        width: 100px;
        height: 100px;
        background: var(--primary-soft);
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        margin: 0 auto 20px;
        color: var(--primary);
        font-size: 2.5rem;
        border: 3px solid white;
        box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(136,29,107,0.2);
    }

    .advisor-card h4 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
        color: var(--dark);
        font-weight: 600;
    }

    .advisor-card .credentials {
        color: var(--primary);
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
    }

    .advisor-card .institution {
        color: var(--gray);
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    /* ===== TIMELINE ===== */
    .timeline {
        padding: 80px 0;
        background: var(--primary-soft);
    }

    .timeline-container {
        position: relative;
        max-width: 1000px;
        margin: 50px auto 0;
        padding: 20px 0;
    }

    .timeline-container::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        width: 2px;
        height: 100%;
        background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
    }

    .timeline-item {
        position: relative;
        margin-bottom: 50px;
    }

    .timeline-dot {
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        width: 20px;
        height: 20px;
        background: var(--primary);
        border: 4px solid var(--secondary);
        border-radius: 50%;
        z-index: 2;
    }

    .timeline-content {
        position: relative;
        width: 45%;
        padding: 30px;
        background: white;
        border-radius: 16px;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow);
        border: 1px solid rgba(136,29,107,0.1);
    }

    .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-content {
        left: 55%;
    }

    .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content {
        left: 0;
    }

    .timeline-year {
        display: inline-block;
        padding: 5px 15px;
        background: var(--primary);
        color: white;
        border-radius: 30px;
        font-weight: 600;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .timeline-content h3 {
        color: var(--dark);
        margin-bottom: 10px;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        font-weight: 600;
    }

    .timeline-content p {
        color: var(--gray);
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin: 0;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    /* ===== CERTIFICATIONS ===== */
    .certifications {
        padding: 60px 0;
        background: white;
    }

    .cert-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 40px;
        align-items: center;
        justify-items: center;
        max-width: 900px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .cert-item {
        text-align: center;
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .cert-item i {
        font-size: 3rem;
        color: var(--primary);
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .cert-item span {
        display: block;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--dark);
        margin-bottom: 5px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .cert-item small {
        color: var(--gray);
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    /* ===== CTA SECTION ===== */
    .about-cta {
        padding: 80px 0;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
        color: white;
        text-align: center;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .about-cta::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: -50%;
        right: -10%;
        width: 600px;
        height: 600px;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 1px, transparent 1px);
        background-size: 30px 30px;
        opacity: 0.2;
        border-radius: 50%;
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .about-cta h2 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        position: relative;
    }

    .about-cta p {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        max-width: 700px;
        margin: 0 auto 30px;
        opacity: 0.95;
        position: relative;
    }

    .cta-buttons {
        display: flex;
        gap: 20px;
        justify-content: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        position: relative;
    }

    .btn-cta {
        padding: 16px 45px;
        border-radius: 50px;
        font-weight: 600;
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: var(--transition);
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        border: 2px solid transparent;
    }

    .btn-cta-primary {
        background: white;
        color: var(--primary);
    }

    .btn-cta-primary:hover {
        background: var(--primary-light);
        transform: translateY(-3px);
        box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    }

    .btn-cta-secondary {
        background: transparent;
        color: white;
        border: 2px solid white;
    }

    .btn-cta-secondary:hover {
        background: white;
        color: var(--primary);
        transform: translateY(-3px);
        box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    }

    /* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
    @media (max-width: 992px) {
        .values-grid,
        .team-grid,
        .advisory-grid {
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        }
        
        .about-hero h1 {
            font-size: 3rem;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .mv-grid,
        .story-grid,
        .values-grid,
        .team-grid,
        .advisory-grid,
        .cert-grid {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }
        
        .about-hero {
            padding: 80px 0;
        }
        
        .about-hero h1 {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
        }
        
        .hero-stats {
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 15px;
            align-items: center;
        }
        
        .hero-stat {
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 300px;
        }
        
        .timeline-container::before {
            left: 30px;
        }
        
        .timeline-dot {
            left: 30px;
        }
        
        .timeline-content {
            width: calc(100% - 80px);
            left: 80px !important;
        }
        
        .story-grid {
            gap: 40px;
        }
        
        .cta-buttons {
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
        }
        
        .btn-cta {
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 300px;
            justify-content: center;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 576px) {
        .about-hero h1 {
            font-size: 2rem;
        }
        
        .about-hero .lead {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }
        
        .section-header h2 {
            font-size: 2rem;
        }
        
        .mv-card {
            padding: 30px 25px;
        }
        
        .mv-card h2 {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
        }
        
        .value-card {
            padding: 30px 20px;
        }
    }