New research shows facial expressions are planned by the brain before movement, not automatic emotional reactions.

When a baby smiles at you, it's almost impossible not to smile back. This spontaneous reaction to a facial expression is part ...

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The team thinks this means that the cingulate cortex manages the social purpose and context of the facial gesture, which is ...

Every time we show facial gestures, it feels effortless, but the brain is quietly coordinating an intricate performance.

Facial expression control starts in a very old part of the nervous system. In the brain stem sits the facial nucleus, which ...

Understanding facial expressions is key in nonverbal communication, as words may not accurately convey emotions, and the face often reveals a person's feelings. They convey our emotions by altering ...

Autistic and non-autistic people express emotions differently through their facial movements, according to a new study, which ...

Learn the right way to draw screaming facial expressions with believable anatomy and emotion. This video breaks down mouth shapes, facial muscle tension, and expression dynamics to help you capture ...