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 the availability of iron can reshape the composition of the gut microbiota in irreversible ways.
The findings of a recent study suggest that the microbiota can promote neuronal repair after tissue damage.
The findings of a recent study may inform dietary interventions to help protect people against type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases.
The findings of a recent study advance our understanding of bacterial dysbiosis in Crohn’s disease and may inform new therapeutic strategies.
The findings of a recent study tie the gut microbiota to immune surveillance of ovarian cancer and may inform new treatment approaches.
A mother’s microbiota may shape the infant gut microbiota through horizontal gene transfer, in addition to the classical transmission of maternal bacteria to the infant’s gut.
The findings of a recent study suggest that signals derived from the gut can boost the motivation to exercise.
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.
A recent study suggests that people who spend time together share similar gut microbiotas — with some microbes being largely transmitted between friends and relatives.
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…
