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

Faces are so important to social communication that we’ve evolved specialized brain cells just to recognize them, a new study ...

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

W e all subtly mirror the facial expressions of the people around us, smiling when they smile, furrowing our brows in concert ...

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

Every dog owner knows how hard it can be to say no to "puppy-dog eyes," but a new study shines light on how canine facial expressions evolved and why humans are able to understand them so well.

Sculptural facial massage is gaining attention as a science-backed, non-invasive way to lift, contour, and refresh the face ...