“Phoenix”, is an acrylic painting (50cm x 40 cm), inspired by an award-winning microscopy image that was recognized as the winner of the BioTechniques image competition. Captured by the amazing @quimica_tech, the original microscopy image showcases two amino acids—beta-alanine and glutamine—under polarized light microscopy.

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, essential for various functions in the body, including muscle growth, tissue repair, and enzyme production.