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.
Alterations in the levels of gut-dwelling Streptococcus microbes are associated with the development of gastric cancer and the associated liver metastases.
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.
Autistic people who experience inflammatory problems may have been exposed to inflammation in the maternal womb. A new study published in Immunity claims.
A new study (Nature) helps to understand why people who stop smoking often gain weight.
The impact of medications on the gut microbiota is greater than previously thought. A new research published in Nature claims.
Bacterial spores of the probiotic Bacillus subtilis can prevent dangerous Enterococcus bacteria from invading the blood and causing systemic infections.
Specific gut bacteria may drive some autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and multiple sclerosis. A new study published in Cell Host & Microbe claims.
A new study published in the Journal of Proteomics is the first to profile the gut microbiota of autistic children, their relatives, and neurotypical children using a metaproteomic approach.
Some gut and mouth bacteria produce enzymes that metabolize acarbose, a common antidiabetic drug, in ways that may reduce its therapeutic efficacy. A new study published in Nature claims.
The first gut microbiota may be related to complications of prematurity. A new study published in Cell Reports Medicine claims.
