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.

Isoflavone-rich diet could ease symptoms of multiple sclerosis

An isoflavone diet enables the proliferation of specific gut bacteria that can improve multiple scleroris disease outcomes.

How gut microbes influence immune recovery during HIV treatment

the microbiota plays a key role in the resolution of inflammation and the recovery of immunity after HIV treatment. A new study published in Cell claims.

Fiber snacks can change the gut microbiota, pilot trial shows

Researchers have developed fiber snacks that appear to change the gut microbiota in ways that could be beneficial to health.

Immature microbiota could make newborns more susceptible to meningitis

A new study published in Cell Reports claims that neonatal susceptibility to bacterial meningitis depends both on age and the gut microbiota maturity.

Mice study shows how gut microbes influence social behavior

The discovery of a specific neuronal pathway that responds to signals from the gut may enable interventions to modulate social behavior.

Swabbing C-section babies with vaginal fluids can restore beneficial bacteria

Restoring a baby’s natural exposure to maternal vaginal microbes after a C-section birth can normalize the development of the microbiota in newborn.

Cat might alter the gut microbiota of their owners

The influence of cat ownership on gut microbiota function may affect the health of the owner. A new study published in PlosOne claims.

Bacteria in fetal tissues create immune memory against microbial threats

A new study published in Cell claims that microbes are present in fetal tissues and they can prime the fetal immune system, creating a “microbial memory”.

International travel may contribute to the spread of antibiotic resistance

A new study published in Genome Medicine suggests that international travel poses a high risk by favoring the global spread of antimicrobial resistance.

Dispersal strategies determine for how long bacteria persist in the gut

A new study published in Cell Host & Microbe illustrates how different dispersal strategies can allow bacteria to persist in the human gut.

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