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

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

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

Facial expressions are central to social life, yet scientists still don’t fully understand how the brain produces them. To ...

Emotional granularity develops when relational safety and mindfulness reduce compression, allowing the brain to tolerate ...

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