Single cell sequencing studies are on the rise with applications in a myriad of fields. Here we provide an introduction to single cell sequencing. For more information on applications of Illumina technology in the field of Single Cell Sequencing, please visit us at Illumina: RNA sequencing http://www.illumina.com/applications/sequencing/rna/ultra-low_rna_input.ilmn Publication Links: PMID: 24679522 | Junker J.P., et al (2014): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24679522 Publication Research Reviews: http://www.illumina.com/science/publications/publications-review.ilmn The Science Mondays (SciMon) series is brought to you by Illumina http://www.illumina.com/ Illumina hosts Swati Kadam, Ph.D., Scientific Liaison, Scientific Affairs and Jacques Retief, Associate Director Scientific Affairs deliver 5 minutes of scientific enlightenment on the latest discoveries.