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.
The findings of a recent study suggest that specific sexual activities are associated with gut microbiota alterations in men who have sex with men.
Research done in mice shows that the mouth-dwelling bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis can travel from the mouth to the pancreas, resulting in lesions that lead to cancer.
The findings show that statin-induced high blood sugar levels are associated with Clostridium bacteria and bile acids. The work also suggests that ursodiol may help reduce the adverse effects of…
Two weeks of dietary intervention are sufficient to influence host immunity, metabolism and gut microbiota composition.
The results of a recent study reveal that the severity of respiratory infections depends at least in part on a complex interplay between the gut microbiota and the immune system.
The results of a recent study shed light on the effects of aspirin use on the gut microbiota. The findings may also inform therapies for aspirin-mediated gastrointestinal damage.
The findings of a recent study shed light on the role of complement proteins in breast milk and provide a mechanism through which breastfeeding may provide protection from certain bacterial…
The findings of a recent study suggest that antimicrobial-resistance mutations in commensal bacteria can make the microbiota surprisingly resilient to antibiotics.
The findings of a recent study suggest that the gut microbiota contributes to alterations in the levels of metabolites associated with ulcerative colitis.
The findings suggest that microbial metabolites can help to predict who is at increased risk of infection after liver transplant. The results may also help to inform microbiota-targeted therapies.
