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

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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 ...

If you have facial paralysis, expressing yourself confidently can be challenging. There's a lack of representation and public awareness of facial paralysis, which can lead others to make inaccurate ...

In the late 1960s a psychologist named Albert Mehrabian co-authored two influential studies investigating how important the semantic meaning of words were in regards to how people communicate emotions ...

A research team from the Cognitive Neurotechnology Unit and the Visual Perception and Cognition Laboratory at Toyohashi University of Technology has found that approach–avoidance behavior in a virtual ...

Express Yourself is a communication skills program for teenagers and adults with facial paralysis from any cause, including Moebius syndrome, Bell’s palsy, multiple sclerosis, and more. People with ...