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

Facial emotion representations expand from sensory cortex to prefrontal regions across development, suggesting that the prefrontal cortex matures with development to enable a full understanding of ...

Every time we smile, grimace, or flash a quick look of surprise, it feels effortless, but the brain is quietly coordinating an intricate performance. This study shows that facial gestures aren't ...

Every pet parent wishes they could talk to their pup, but many don't realize just how much dogs are able to communicate ...

When people smile politely, flash a grin of recognition, or tighten their lips in disapproval, the movement is tiny – but the message can be huge. Imagine you are in a courtroom observing a juror who ...

Researchers used an algorithm to allow people to refine what they thought the facial expression of a particular emotion should look like. The results show profound individual differences, suggesting ...

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

Stubbing your toe on a table leg or fracturing your wrist will probably make you wince in pain (and possibly curse). It's a natural reaction; facial expressions play an important role in communicating ...

Do you find it difficult to choose the perfect smiley-face emoji when trying to convey happy emotions in a text message? Although many emojis look very similar, it seems there are countless slightly ...