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, 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.
Nutrition
A recent study highlights the role of specific obesogenic microbes suggesting potential interventions through targeted regulation of M. rupellensis and myo-inositol metabolism.
Gastroenterology, Gynecology
The findings of a recent study highlight the critical role of the gut microbiota in maternal and infant health, especially in the context of GDM.
Gastroenterology, Nutrition
The findings may help to identify new biomarkers for food addiction and assess whether beneficial bacteria could serve as potential new treatments for compulsive eating.
Gastroenterology
The findings indicate that MAIT cells act as detectors of gut inflammation by interacting with the microbiota.