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.

Gut microbes may regulate motivation to exercise

The findings of a recent study suggest that signals derived from the gut can boost the motivation to exercise.

Gut microbes may help keep the blood-cerebrospinal fluid barrier intact

A recent study suggests that the blood-cerebrospinal fluid barrier is another barrier along the gut-brain axis that is likely influenced by the gut microbiota.

Microbiotas are transmitted between people that spend time together

A recent study suggests that people who spend time together share similar gut microbiotas — with some microbes being largely transmitted between friends and relatives.

New approach illuminates gut bacteria in living mice

The imaging approach can provide insights into the relationship between mice and their microbiota. It can also offer a glimpse of the cell wall turnover of gut bacteria in living…

A nursing mother’s diet alters the microbiota of her offspring, mouse study finds

The findings of a new research suggest that a mother’s diet during nursing influences her offspring’s microbiota composition, gut health and predisposition to become obese.

Some gut microbes can suppress binge-eating of sweet foods

The findings of a new research suggest that the gut microbiota can influence binge-eating of sweet foods.

Fever after cancer therapy may be linked to specific gut microbes

The findings of a new research suggest that dietary and antibacterial strategies may help to prevent neutropenia-related fever after cancer therapy.

Obese mice are protected against genital herpes — thanks to their microbiota

The findings of a new research suggest that obesity-induced changes in the vaginal microbiota can affect the immune responses against viral infection.

Two large studies link specific gut bacteria to depression

The findings of a new research support the link between gut microbes and depression, and suggest that the gut microbiota can be a target for future therapies.

Japanese gut metagenomes show microbial features associated with diet and disease

The findings of a japanese research suggest that several viruses are linked to specific populations and diseases.

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