Are we on the cusp of a new era of Biochemical discovery? In this episode of C&EN Uncovered, host Craig Bettenhausen speaks with C&EN reporter Max Barnhart about his recent C&EN cover story on the frontiers of bioprospecting for new antibiotics. Uncovered offers a deeper look at subjects from recent stories pulled from the pages of Chemical & Engineering News. Check out <a href= "https://cen.acs.org/pharmaceuticals/drug-discovery/Bioprospectors-mine-microbial-genomes-antibiotic/103/web/2025/06"> Max’s story</a> on the recent advancements of Bioprospecting.   Subscribe to Stereo Chemistry now on <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stereo-chemistry/id1342684917"> Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/7LuXGgxffat3bQZ5uEHL3i">Spotify</a>, or wherever you listen to podcasts.   <h2 dir="ltr">Credits</h2> Executive producer: David Anderson Host: Craig Bettenhausen Reporter: Max Barnhart Video + Audio Producer: Jeremy Barr Episode artwork: Madeline Monroe Music: Commercial Flow, Shutterstock Contact Stereo Chemistry: Contact us on social media at @cenmag or email cenfeedback@acs.org.

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