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.
Gastroenterology
Scientists identified a bacterium, Bacteroides xylanisolvens, that reduced gut nicotine concentrations in mice exposed to nicotine as well as the severity of NAFLD.
Cardiology, Gastroenterology
A recent study provides evidence for the beneficial effects of GMD and the gut commensal bacterium P. merdae against obesity-related atherosclerosis.
Gastroenterology
The findings of a new research suggest that, in some people, microbial ethanol can contribute to the development of NAFLD.
Gastroenterology, Oncology
The findings of a new research may help to develop improved diagnostic or treatment approaches for pancreatic cancer.
Gastroenterology
Researchers found that the microbiota of the recipient, rather than that of the donor, determines the microbial mix resulting from a fecal transplant.
Oncology
New studies provide evidence that there may be fungi within tumors and could also help to diagnose certain types of cancer or predicting their course.
Gastroenterology
The findings of a new research could help to optimize fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) protocols and identify the most suitable donors for transplantation.
Gynecology, Infectiology
New research indicates that recurrent urinary tract infections and estrogen can shape the urogenital microbiota in ways that may protect against recurrent infections.
Gastroenterology, Neuroscience
The findings of a new research shed light on the mechanisms by which gut bacteria influence the development and progression of multiple sclerosis.
Gastroenterology, Neuroscience
The findings of a new research suggest that combining Lachnospiraceae antibody screening with blood tests could improve the diagnosis of ME/CFS.