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.

A gut commensal reduces weight gain, obesity-related conditions in mice

P. distasonis can alleviate obesity and reduce obesity-related abnormalities. That’s the conclusion of a cinese study published in Cell Reports.

Gut microbiota as a tool to address antimicrobial resistance

In order to manage antimicrobial resistance and enhance immune responses against pathogens, a duo of scientists proposes to turn to the gut microbiota.

New insights into how gut cells sense commensal microbes

Cells in the gut sense commensal microbes through receptors that trigger the production of inflammatory molecules and the activation of the immune system.

Differences in gut bacteria can distinguish between bowel diseases

The gut microbiota can be useful to distinguish between IBD and IBS. That's according to a study published in Science Translational Medicine.

Periodic low-calorie diet could reduce inflammatory bowel disease

A low-calorie, low-protein diet could help reduce the inflammation associated with IBD. That’s according to a study published in Cell Reports.

A Lactobacillus strain worsens symptoms of autoimmune disease

A commensal Lactobacillus strain worsens the symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus and triggers the host's immune system.

How beneficial gut microbes talk to intestinal cells

According to a study published in Science, some microbiota bacteria prevent immune activation by communicating with intestinal cells.

Lung-dwelling bacteria could promote cancer growth

Lung bacteria can cause inflammation associated with lung cancer by activating the host’s immune system, researchers reported in the journal Cell.

Antibiotic perturbation of the gut microbiota influences bone development

Antibiotics can alter the development of the skeleton by disrupting the gut microbiota and, consequently, affecting the immune system.

Huge trove of unknown bacteria found in the gut

Thanks to advanced computational tools, scientists have identified nearly 2,000 new species of gut bacteria. A step towards understanding the microbiota.

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