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

Could you predict the juror’s opinion just by observing his facial expressions?Or suppose you’re talking to someone who suddenly stops smiling. His eyebrows pull together, eyes narrow slightly, and ...

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

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

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

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Understanding facial expressions is key to decoding human emotions and intentions, especially when identifying untrustworthy individuals. Facial cues often reveal underlying feelings not expressed ...