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.

Some gut microbes may be associated with infertility

The findings of a recent study suggest that there is a causal link between the gut microbiota and infertility.

How the human microbiota may help treat tough infections

Microbiota-based approaches could help researchers expand the therapeutic toolkit for fighting antibiotic resistance and treating tough infections.

Even mild COVID can have long-lasting effects on gut microbes

The findings of a recent study suggest that even mild cases of COVID-19 can disrupt the gut microbiota.

Incredibly diverse bacteria inhabit the guts of hunter-gatherers in Tanzania

The findings of a recent study provide insights into how industrialized lifestyles have influenced the composition of the human gut microbiota.

Five bacterial signatures define the healthy human gut microbiota

The findings of a recent study may help researchers to characterize the composition of the human gut microbiota in health and disease.

Microbiota transplant may alleviate intestinal side effects of cancer immunotherapy

The findings of a recent study suggest that FMT is an effective strategy to mitigate the intestinal side effects of cancer immunotherapy.

Gut microbiota may be linked to Alzheimer’s disease risk, clinical study finds

Understanding how gut microbes are linked to preclinical Alzheimer’s disease could help to identify markers of disease risk.

Antibiotics may alter gut microbes in ways that hinder cancer immunotherapy

The findings of a recent study suggest that targeting the interactions between MAdCAM-1 and specific receptors on the surface of immune cells may help to improve immunotherapy outcomes.

Vaginal seeding may benefit babies born by C-section, small clinical study shows

The findings of a recent study suggest that vaginal seeding is safe and may normalize the gut microbiota in infants born by C-section.

Key immune molecule helps keep commensal microbes in check

IgA can modulate the exposure and immune response to commensal microbes, and its levels determine the severity of immune dysregulation and clinical symptoms in people with IgA deficiency.

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