Nicola Segata
Computational microbiologist and co-author of the ZOE–University of Trento Nature study, specializing in metagenomics and large-scale mapping of gut microbial species.
Top 3 podcasts with Nicola Segata
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Sep 18, 2025 • 1h 8min
3 gut bacteria that protect your heart–and what to feed them | Prof. Tim Spector & Prof Nicola Segata
Join Professor Tim Spector, a leading epidemiologist and gut microbiome expert, along with Professor Nicola Segata, a computational microbiologist known for her groundbreaking work in metagenomics. They discuss how specific gut bacteria can protect heart health and the alarming impact of detrimental microbes. Learn about three powerful 'good bugs' that promote wellness, actionable dietary tips to nourish them, and how a diverse plant-rich diet can starve off harmful species. Their insights could revolutionize our understanding of gut health!
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Mar 19, 2026 • 1h 3min
How to feed the 50 gut bacteria that shrink body fat, calm inflammation and cut cholesterol | Prof Nicola Segata & Prof Sarah Berry
Prof Sarah Berry, King's College nutrition expert, and Prof Nicola Segata, computational microbiome pioneer, explain how 50 gut bacteria link to body fat, inflammation and cholesterol. They reveal how these microbes were ranked from 34,000 samples. They discuss unknown microbial “dark matter,” why plant diversity and whole‑food prebiotics shift microbes in weeks, and how some species resist change.
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Sep 21, 2023 • 1h 5min
Gut microbiome testing: What can it reveal about your health?
Prof. Nicola Segata, an expert in microbiome research, joins Prof. Tim Spector, a leading authority on gut health, to delve into the fascinating world of gut microbiomes. They discuss how gut bacteria influence not just digestion but also mental well-being and chronic diseases. Listeners learn about the transformative power of personalized microbiome testing, with over 90% of individuals improving their health by adjusting diets based on their microbiome profiles. The conversation also highlights the impact of dietary choices on microbial diversity and encourages proactive approaches to gut health.
