Explore the fascinating world of experimental evolution in this comprehensive lecture by Christian Schlötterer from the Institute of Population Genetics in Vienna. Delve into groundbreaking experiments that span more generations than human history, uncovering the intricate relationships between environment, genetics, sex, and mutations. Learn how scientists use experimental evolution to distinguish between purposeful changes driven by natural selection and random mutations. Gain insights into the complexities of evolutionary processes and their impact on species development. Discover how these experiments shed light on what shapes our identities and drives the evolution of our world. Benefit from Schlötterer's extensive expertise in population genetics and molecular evolution as he shares his core research interests and findings from over a decade of work with Drosophila populations.