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.

Some fungi could increase the risk of pancreatic cancer

Certain fungi move from the gut to the pancreas, where they can trigger pancreatic cancer growth, according to a new study published in Nature.

Dietary flavonoids could influence microbial communities in the gut

The type of dietary flavonoids we consume could influence the gut microbiota, according to a new study published in mBio.

A molecule produced by the human gut could help to fight superbugs

Researchers have found an antimicrobial molecule produced by the gut microbiota that can fight multidrug-resistant bacteria.

Vaginal fluid transplant could help cure bacterial vaginosis

Transplanting vaginal fluids from one woman to another could restore the bacterial microbiota and help treat severe cases of a common vaginal inflammation.

How gut microbes influence daily rhythms

A study published in Science shows that the gut microbiota influences daily rhythms through a mechanism by which gut microbes control host metabolism.

Diet influences the sensitivity of gut microbes to antibiotics, mouse study finds

Diet could be an important determinant of antibiotic-induced disruption of the gut microbiota, a study published in Cell Metabolism claims.

The effects of the microbiota on lung health and disease

A team of scientists of the Monash University in Melbourne reviewed the role of the lung and gut microbiota in respiratory health and disease.

Acne may be caused by a lapse in the skin-microbiota dialogue

Researchers at the University of Debrecen proposed that acne is caused by a transient inflammatory interaction of teenager facial skin with its microbiota.

Antibiotics could reduce flu vaccine effectiveness

Disrupting the gut microbiota with antibiotics could affect the immune response to flu vaccination, according to a new study published in Cell.

How the microbiota affects drug efficacy

Researchers developed a rapid method to investigate how diet, drugs and the microbiota interact to influence host health.

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