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.

New tools reveal insights into Bifidobacterium’s role in gut health

Researchers have developed new tools to better understand the role of Bifidobacterium breve, revealing its competitive growth strategies and potential for supporting the immune system.

Delayed gut microbiota maturation in cystic fibrosis may contribute to health issues

Delayed microbiota maturation in infants with cystic fibrosis could contribute to disease complications, highlighting potential therapeutic targets.

How exercise boosts gut health, helping prevent chronic diseases

Understanding the complex interactions between exercise, diet and gut health can help to develop approaches to influence the gut microbiota, boost immunity and prevent or manage gastrointestinal diseases.

Engineered viruses target gut bacteria to deliver drugs for inflammation and obesity

Phages could be used as a drug delivery system for conditions such as inflammation and obesity.

Microbiota signatures may help identify sexual assault perpetrators

Microbiota analysis could help sexual assault investigations by detecting microbial markers of contact, even in cases where traditional DNA evidence is lacking.

Microbiota-derived molecule boosts effectiveness of Crohn’s disease treatment

L-ornithine can be an additional therapy to boost the efficacy of ustekinumab in people with Crohn’s disease.

The need for diversity in vaginal microbiota research

By addressing biases and increasing diversity in microbiota studies, researchers can develop more accurate and inclusive health strategies for women of different backgrounds.

Gut microbes linked to inflammatory bowel diseases worsen colitis in mice

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, are long-term conditions involving gut inflammation caused by an excessive immune response. Now, a study done in mice found…

Sugary drinks may raise diabetes risk by altering gut bacteria

The findings of a recent study suggest a potential role of gut microbiota and microbial metabolites in the link between sugar-sweetened beverages intake and diabetes risk.

Global study reveals gaps in microbiota research

A new database of thousands of gut microbiota samples from across the word highlights the need for more diverse microbiota research across the globe.

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