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

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 ...

Every time we smile, grimace, or flash a quick look of surprise, it feels effortless, but the brain is quietly coordinating ...

Facial expressions may appear spontaneous, but new research shows the brain begins preparing them long before the face ...

A study by scientists from the University of the Southwest Pacific Network and Humboldt University of Berlin has shown that facial expressions, especially smiles, affect how we perceive other people ...