Giorgia Guglielmi

Giorgia Guglielmi is a freelance science writer based in Basel, Switzerland. Specializing in life sciences, medicine, and the relationship between science and society, she has published numerous articles in outlets including Nature, Science, and Scientific American. She holds a PhD in biology from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory and a Master’s in Science Writing from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She has received recognition for her work, including the John Kendrew Award in 2020 and an ERC-funded FRONTIERS Media Fellowship in 2025. She has also led lectures and workshops on science communication at institutions such as Harvard University and the University of Zurich.

Vaginal microbiota may be linked to increased Chlamydia infection risk

Certain features of the vaginal microbiota, including specific bacterial communities, could indicate an increased Chlamydia infection risk.

A high-fiber diet and beneficial bacteria may improve metabolic health

Researchers have developed a new approach to restore the gut microbiota by combining a high-fiber, plant-based diet with supplementation of beneficial microbes such as Limosilactobacillus reuteri.

Gut microbes protect against colorectal cancer by regulating tumor-promoting gene

The microbiota plays a protective role against colorectal cancer by regulating Snhg9.

Newly discovered microbiota-derived bile acids may help treat metabolic conditions

By suggesting that BA–MCYs can regulate the production of bile acids, the findings of a recent study offer insights for treating metabolic conditions such as diabetes.

Commensal bacteria may help repair the skin’s barrier

Specific microbial metabolites can lead to new therapies for skin barrier disorders such as eczema and psoriasis.

Synergy between chemical biology and microbiome science may help tackle global issues

Chemical biology offers useful methods to study microbial systems and gather molecular information about microbiomes.

Probiotic bacteria may boost breast cancer treatment

Probiotics such as Lactobacillus can complement breast cancer therapy to improve prevention and treatment.

Bile acids promote the growth of bacteria associated with Crohn’s disease

High levels of bile acids drive bacterial colonization of the gut and exacerbate gut inflammation by altering the intestinal environment.

Largest study yet links coffee’s health benefits to gut microbes

The effects of coffee on health may be mediated by gut microbes such as L. asaccharolyticus and their metabolites.

A mother’s gut microbes may influence stem cells in the next generation

Mice born to mothers exposed to Akkermansia muciniphila during pregnancy showed improvements in stem cell activity.

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