Researchers from the University of Glasgow and University College Cork will join Marine Harvest, Nofima and Alltech to study the relationship between guy microbiota and salmon development and digestion.

The project, named SalmoSim, will introduce an experimental gut system and create "a powerful tool" for applied research in fish digestion, University of Glasgow's Martin Llewellyn said.

Gut microbiota are known to play a vital role in digestion and nutrient absorption, researchers noted.

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