The principles of modern forensic DNA-analysis using the amplification of so called STR-polymorphisms are explained. Four cases from practise that required the collaboration of forensic molecular biology and pathology and which were analysed by them are presented and discussed. Similarities and variations in the work of both "disciplines" are presented and suggestions for the storage of samples formulated.
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