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

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

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

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

Facial mimicry refers to automatic copying of another person’s facial expressions. When one person smiles, a listener may ...