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.

Study reveals the microbiota of people with genetic immune deficiency

A recent study analyzed microbial colonization in people with RAG deficiency to shed light on the effects of secondary immunodeficiencies.

Mixture of milk sugars and live bacteria may restore damaged gut microbiotas

The findings of a recent study suggest that a mixture of B. infantis and HMOs can modulate the gut microbiota in adults.

Dietary intervention may change the microbiota, alleviate fatty liver disease

The findings of a recent study suggest that resistant-starch supplements can alter the gut microbiota in ways that alleviate NAFLD.

Socio-economic adversities are associated with gut microbiota alterations

Microbial differences may help to identify targets that could be modulated to mitigate health inequities.

How sugar changes the metabolism of cavity-causing bacteria

The findings suggest that lysine lactylation contributes to metabolic regulation in bacteria and that GNAT13 may limit sucrose-driven biofilm formation.

How Akkermansia and Lactobacillus plantarum could revolutionize treatment for Lupus through immune regulation

This study demonstrated fundamental mechanisms through which A. muciniphila and L. plantarum modify the gut microbiota and control immune responses in the SLE mouse model.

The respiratory microbiota could contribute to determine the severity of pneumonia

The findings suggest that the interplay between the respiratory tract microbiota, the levels of bacterial pathogens and specific clinical interventions is a key factor in determining the outcome of bacterial…

The mouth microbiota may forecast the recurrence of oral cancer

The findings of a recent study suggest that the composition of the mouth microbiota can be used to predict the recurrence of oral cancer.

New compound offers hope for treating inflammatory bowel diseases

The findings of a recent study suggest that (S)-IBD3540 is a promising approach for treating IBD in people.

How a commensal microbe may boost the function of the skin barrier

The findings reveal an important mechanism through which commensal microbes influence skin’s health. The results may also help to inform treatments for people with skin conditions.

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