What are the rules that govern co-evolving, interacting microbial communities and their dynamics?

How is genomic diversity generated and how do environmental factors impact these mechanisms?

How do we dissect and understand host-phage interactions and defenses in the context of the environment?

Can we characterize and model the molecular mechanisms that control spatial behavior of light-driven communities?

Can we build tools inspired by synthetic biology for cyanobacteria to accelerate translational research?