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.
Gastroenterology
The findings show that C. difficile infection affects cholesterol metabolism and disrupts the gut microbiota by reducing beneficial bacteria and increasing harmful ones, with fecal microbiota transplant proving more effective…
Gastroenterology, Pediatrics
The findings confirm that mother’s milk can deliver beneficial bacteria to very-low-birth-weight infants, with feeding practices and antibiotic use influencing this microbial exchange.
Gastroenterology
The findings of a recent study highlight the potential of the human gut microbiota as a source for new antibiotics.
Gastroenterology, Pediatrics
The findings suggest that while antibiotics can cause changes to the infant microbiota, they are much less significant than the impact of feeding mode.
Gastroenterology, Oncology
The findings suggest that the microbiota processes environmental carcinogens in ways that lead to cancer.
Gastroenterology, Nutrition
A deeper understanding of human biology, new dietary and medical interventions, and their effects on the microbiota may lead to more accurate and trustworthy dietary advice.
Oncology
The findings support the idea that the gut microbiota modulates immune responses, suggesting new avenues for cancer treatment.
Otolaryngology, Pneumology
The findings suggest that the development and maturation of the nasal microbiota are influenced by age and sex, while lifestyle factors shape the throat microbiota.
Gastroenterology
The findings show that TDCA inhibits LCA production and suggest that it may contribute to the beneficial effects of bariatric surgery on blood sugar levels.
Gastroenterology
The findings of a recent study may pave the way for new therapeutic strategies that target mitochondrial health to treat inflammatory conditions such as IBD.