How DNA Testing Finds Relatives
The gist
DNA testing finds relatives by comparing specific segments of DNA that are shared between people, indicating a common ancestor.
Explain like I'm 5
It's like matching puzzle pieces; if two people have puzzle pieces that fit together, it means they come from the same big puzzle family.
Big picture
This matters because it helps people discover family connections they might not know about, understand their heritage, and can even assist in medical research or finding lost relatives.