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.
Cardiology, Gastroenterology
A diet rich in red meat tend seems to increase risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke. A new study published in Nature Microbiology claims.
Immunology, Oncology
A high-fiber diet may improve melanoma patients’ response to immunotherapy. A new study published in Science claims.
Dermatology
Antibiotics can alter the skin microbiota and lead to the emergence of antibiotic resistance. A new study published in Science Translational Medicine.
Gastroenterology, Oncology
Lactobacillus reuteri can protect against colorectal cancer through reuterin, one of its metabolites. A new study published in Cencer Cell claims
Gastroenterology, Pneumology
Profiling the bacteria and viruses residing in the human body could help to diagnose different pathogens and develop new targeted interventions.
Gastroenterology
A high-fat diet induces gut microbial alterations and leads to male infertility. A new study published in Gut claims.
Gastroenterology
Alterations in the levels of gut-dwelling Streptococcus microbes are associated with the development of gastric cancer and the associated liver metastases.
Gastroenterology, Pediatrics
Some gut microbes can affect the timing of puberty by regulating the levels of sex hormones in a sex-dependent manner. A new study published in Scientific Reports claims.
Gastroenterology, Gynecology
Autistic people who experience inflammatory problems may have been exposed to inflammation in the maternal womb. A new study published in Immunity claims.
Scientific research
A new study (Nature) helps to understand why people who stop smoking often gain weight.