NPR People: Michelle Trudeau http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4569070&ft=1&f=4569070 Michelle Trudeau began her radio career in 1981, filing stories for NPR from Beijing and Shanghai, China, where she and her husband lived for two years. She began working as a science reporter and producer for NPR's Science Desk since 1982. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Michelle Trudeau http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4569070&ft=1&f=4569070 yes Genetic Testing Reveals Devastating Illness Journalist Charles Sabine watched his father die from the degenerative illness Huntington's disease. After watching his brother struggle with the disease for years, Sabine decided to be tested. "Nothing that I've experienced compares with that test in terms of the terror that it inflicted on me," he says. Sabine says his young daughter does not have the Huntington's gene. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120610850&ft=1&f=4569070 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120610850&ft=1&f=4569070 Journalist Charles Sabine watched his father die from the degenerative illness Huntington's disease. After watching his brother struggle with the disease for years, Sabine decided to be tested. "Nothing that I've experienced compares with that test in terms of the terror that it inflicted on me," he says. Sabine says his young daughter does not have the Huntington's gene. 318 no Journalist Charles Sabine watched his father die from the degenerative illness Huntington's disease. After watching his brother struggle with the disease for years, Sabine decided to be tested. "Nothing that I've experienced compares with that test in terms of the terror that it inflicted on me," he says. Sabine says his young daughter does not have the Huntington's gene.

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]]> More Students Turning Illegally To 'Smart' Drugs Adderall and Ritalin are generally prescribed to treat ADD, but college students are increasingly buying them on the black market as "study drugs" or "smart drugs." Students say popping an "Addy" gives them an instant dose of focus and motivation. But the drugs also can be addictive. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 01:23:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100254163&ft=1&f=4569070 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100254163&ft=1&f=4569070 Adderall and Ritalin are generally prescribed to treat ADD, but college students are increasingly buying them on the black market as "study drugs" or "smart drugs." Students say popping an "Addy" gives them an instant dose of focus and motivation. But the drugs also can be addictive. 274 no Adderall and Ritalin are generally prescribed to treat ADD, but college students are increasingly buying them on the black market as "study drugs" or "smart drugs." Students say popping an "Addy" gives them an instant dose of focus and motivation. But the drugs also can be addictive.

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]]> Las Vegas: The Suicide Capital Of America Researchers looked at suicides over the past 30 years and found that Las Vegas residents have a much higher suicide rate than residents of other cities — a rate twice that of the national average. las vegans Visitors to Las Vegas also have a higher suicide rate than residents. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:53:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98042717&ft=1&f=4569070 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98042717&ft=1&f=4569070 Researchers looked at suicides over the past 30 years and found that Las Vegas residents have a much higher suicide rate than residents of other cities — a rate twice that of the national average. las vegans Visitors to Las Vegas also have a higher suicide rate than residents. 0 no Researchers looked at suicides over the past 30 years and found that Las Vegas residents have a much higher suicide rate than residents of other cities — a rate twice that of the national average. las vegans Visitors to Las Vegas also have a higher suicide rate than residents.

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]]> An Autistic Student's Journey To College Roger Diehl has battled learning disabilities and depression all his life. As a child, he had the constant support of his parents. Now as a college freshman, it's an anxious time for him and his parents. But they are well-prepared for the transition. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94429083&ft=1&f=4569070 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94429083&ft=1&f=4569070 Roger Diehl has battled learning disabilities and depression all his life. As a child, he had the constant support of his parents. Now as a college freshman, it's an anxious time for him and his parents. But they are well-prepared for the transition. 0 no Roger Diehl has battled learning disabilities and depression all his life. As a child, he had the constant support of his parents. Now as a college freshman, it's an anxious time for him and his parents. But they are well-prepared for the transition.

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]]> Beer-Drinking Tree Shrews: Sober As Judges Compared with humans, tree shrews that drink a beerlike palm nectar should have a 36 percent chance of being drunk on any given night. But that's not the case, researchers say — somehow, the animals have developed a built-in tolerance. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93001529&ft=1&f=4569070 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93001529&ft=1&f=4569070 Compared with humans, tree shrews that drink a beerlike palm nectar should have a 36 percent chance of being drunk on any given night. But that's not the case, researchers say — somehow, the animals have developed a built-in tolerance. 0 no Compared with humans, tree shrews that drink a beerlike palm nectar should have a 36 percent chance of being drunk on any given night. But that's not the case, researchers say — somehow, the animals have developed a built-in tolerance.

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]]> What Facial Expressions Are Really Saying A study published in the journal <em>Nature Neuroscience</em> says that facial expressions &mdash; such as a frown of disgust &mdash; may actually have a purpose that goes beyond simple communication. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91680864&ft=1&f=4569070 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91680864&ft=1&f=4569070 A study published in the journal <em>Nature Neuroscience</em> says that facial expressions &mdash; such as a frown of disgust &mdash; may actually have a purpose that goes beyond simple communication. 0 no A study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience says that facial expressions — such as a frown of disgust — may actually have a purpose that goes beyond simple communication.

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]]> Children Grow Up Healthier in Enriched Foster Care A new study finds big, long-term health payoffs in both the mental and physical well-being of those raised in foster care when extra services, such as tutoring and summer camps, are added. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:57:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91247186&ft=1&f=4569070 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91247186&ft=1&f=4569070 A new study finds big, long-term health payoffs in both the mental and physical well-being of those raised in foster care when extra services, such as tutoring and summer camps, are added. 0 no A new study finds big, long-term health payoffs in both the mental and physical well-being of those raised in foster care when extra services, such as tutoring and summer camps, are added.

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]]> Adopted Teens Face Higher Risk for ADHD A new study finds that, while most adopted youths are psychologically healthy, they face twice the risk for some emotional and behavioral disorders than their non-adopted counterparts do. Tue, 06 May 2008 10:56:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90184184&ft=1&f=4569070 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90184184&ft=1&f=4569070 A new study finds that, while most adopted youths are psychologically healthy, they face twice the risk for some emotional and behavioral disorders than their non-adopted counterparts do. 0 no A new study finds that, while most adopted youths are psychologically healthy, they face twice the risk for some emotional and behavioral disorders than their non-adopted counterparts do.

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]]> Researchers: Moms Must Maintain Parent Role What's going on in the minds of teenage girls when they pull away from their mothers? Researchers say it's important for mothers to keep their role and to tell their daughters what to do. Thu, 02 Aug 2007 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12442193&ft=1&f=4569070 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12442193&ft=1&f=4569070 What's going on in the minds of teenage girls when they pull away from their mothers? Researchers say it's important for mothers to keep their role and to tell their daughters what to do. 0 no What's going on in the minds of teenage girls when they pull away from their mothers? Researchers say it's important for mothers to keep their role and to tell their daughters what to do.

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]]> Primate Gestures May Be Clue to Human Language Researchers at Emory University analyzed hundreds of hours of videotaped gestures used by two groups of chimps and two groups of bonobos. The results of their study could lend a clue to how human language evolved. Tue, 01 May 2007 22:12:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9930599&ft=1&f=4569070 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9930599&ft=1&f=4569070 Researchers at Emory University analyzed hundreds of hours of videotaped gestures used by two groups of chimps and two groups of bonobos. The results of their study could lend a clue to how human language evolved. 0 no Researchers at Emory University analyzed hundreds of hours of videotaped gestures used by two groups of chimps and two groups of bonobos. The results of their study could lend a clue to how human language evolved.

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]]> Students' View of Intelligence Can Help Grades A new study in the journal <em>Child Development</em> shows that if you teach students that their intelligence isn't fixed &mdash; that it can grow and increase &mdash; they do better in school. Thu, 15 Feb 2007 04:29:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7406521&ft=1&f=4569070 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7406521&ft=1&f=4569070 A new study in the journal <em>Child Development</em> shows that if you teach students that their intelligence isn't fixed &mdash; that it can grow and increase &mdash; they do better in school. 0 no A new study in the journal Child Development shows that if you teach students that their intelligence isn't fixed — that it can grow and increase — they do better in school.

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]]> High Schools Starting Later to Help Sleepy Teens Some school districts are having their high schools open later to help give teens a little more sleep. The districts say the new start times benefit students, making them more alert and ready to learn. Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:30:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6896471&ft=1&f=4569070 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6896471&ft=1&f=4569070 Some school districts are having their high schools open later to help give teens a little more sleep. The districts say the new start times benefit students, making them more alert and ready to learn. 0 no Some school districts are having their high schools open later to help give teens a little more sleep. The districts say the new start times benefit students, making them more alert and ready to learn.

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]]> Teen-Pregnancy Drop Pinned to Contraceptives Teen pregnancy rates in the U.S. have declined remarkably since 1990. A new study suggests that while a reduction in sexual activity was partly responsible, contraceptive use was a more significant factor. Fri, 01 Dec 2006 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6565645&ft=1&f=4569070 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6565645&ft=1&f=4569070 Teen pregnancy rates in the U.S. have declined remarkably since 1990. A new study suggests that while a reduction in sexual activity was partly responsible, contraceptive use was a more significant factor. 0 no Teen pregnancy rates in the U.S. have declined remarkably since 1990. A new study suggests that while a reduction in sexual activity was partly responsible, contraceptive use was a more significant factor.

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]]> Abnormalities Found in the Brains of SIDS Babies Researchers in Boston and San Diego have found brain abnormalities in babies who've died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. They report in the <em>Journal of the American Medical Association</em> that the abnormalities appear in a part of the brain that controls breathing, heart rate and temperature. Wed, 01 Nov 2006 10:08:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6415401&ft=1&f=4569070 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6415401&ft=1&f=4569070 Researchers in Boston and San Diego have found brain abnormalities in babies who've died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. They report in the <em>Journal of the American Medical Association</em> that the abnormalities appear in a part of the brain that controls breathing, heart rate and temperature. 0 no Researchers in Boston and San Diego have found brain abnormalities in babies who've died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. They report in the Journal of the American Medical Association that the abnormalities appear in a part of the brain that controls breathing, heart rate and temperature.

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]]> Study: Humans Can 'Talk' Through Touch Scientists studying the human sense of touch have made a new discovery: people can communicate emotions, from sympathy to disgust, through touch alone. Wed, 18 Oct 2006 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6290290&ft=1&f=4569070 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6290290&ft=1&f=4569070 Scientists studying the human sense of touch have made a new discovery: people can communicate emotions, from sympathy to disgust, through touch alone. 0 no Scientists studying the human sense of touch have made a new discovery: people can communicate emotions, from sympathy to disgust, through touch alone.

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