Figure 1 (IMAGE) Institute for Basic Science Caption Optogenetic inhibition of mRNA translocation and translation in living cells. Blue light inactivation of protein translation from mRNA and the level of protein production is reduced with spatiotemporal precision. Credit IBS Usage Restrictions Please indicate the credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.