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.

Gut bacteria worsen symptoms of multiple sclerosis in mice

A new study published in Nature found that a specific combination of gut microbes can worsen the symptoms of multiple sclerosis in mice.

Gut microbes could shape antibodies, help to avoid life-threatening condition

The gut microbiota can shape our antibodies before we encounter a disease-causing microbe, a new study published in Nature has found.

Probiotics can improve the gut microbiota in preterm babies

Researchers have found that giving preterm babies probiotics can help to improve the gut microbiota and displace harmful bacteria.

Bacterial ‘signature’ could help to predict diabetes risk

A new study suggests that 24-hour changes in the gut microbiota could help to predict who’s at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

A bacterial metabolite increases the risk of colon cancer in mice

A metabolite produced by the gut microbiota increases the risk of colon cancer in mice prone to the disease, a new study has found.

Microbial metabolite could make anti-diabetic drug less effective

Gut microbiota could make the anti-diabetic drug metformin less effective, researchers from the University of Gothenburg have found.

Skin bacteria can help wounds to heal

Researchers have found that skin microbiota plays a key role in wound-healing processes.

Alterations of the gut microbiota are associated with liver cancer progression

Researchers have found that the development of liver cancer can be associated with alterations of the gut microbiota.

“Good” gut microbes protect mice against Alzheimer’s disease

A study published in Science Advances suggests that optimizing the gut microbiota can inhibit the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

Age and genetics can influence the microbiota in women’s urinary tract

Researchers have identified the factors that influence the composition of the urinary microbiota in older women.

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