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

We use our faces to communicate, but our facial expressions may not always come across the way we think they do. And we may be just as wrong when reading the faces of others, a study says. "Many ...

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

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 ...

New research suggests that the emotional content of a facial expression influences how well observers can predict social ...

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 ...

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 ...

A reduced range of facial expression among patients who present to the emergency department with chest pain and shortness of breath may provide a visual clue to a potentially serious cardiopulmonary ...

In a recent study published in the journal Informatics, researchers investigated the use of advanced machine learning methods to recognize facial expressions as indicators of health deterioration in ...