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Happy, angry or neutral expressions? Eyes react just as fast

Neuroscience NewsOctober 15, 2019

The initial reaction of the brain is independent of the facial emotional expression we see. It is only after the eye movement is completed that the brain shows strong responses to the emotional expression of a face.... Read More...

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Can AI spot liars?

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 4, 2019

Artificial intelligence systems that use emotional reading algorithms to evaluate facial expressions are not very good at lie detection.... Read More...

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How can you reliably spot a fake smile? Ask a computer

Neuroscience NewsJuly 30, 2019

New computer software can accurately detect whether a smile is real or faked. Genuine smiles generate 10% more movement around eye muscles.... Read More...

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People with traumatic brain injury, who often lose empathy, can regain it with treatment

Neuroscience NewsMay 24, 2019

Many people who experience traumatic brain injury report a loss of empathy following their injury. Researchers consider how to reconnect those who have a TBI with their feelings of empathy and emotional recognition.... Read More...

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How do Horses Read Human Emotional Cues?

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2018

Whether a person is familiar to the animal or not, horses integrate human facial expressions and vocal tones to perceive human emotion, a new study reports.... Read More...

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How Emotions in Facial Expressions Are Understood

Neuroscience NewsJune 2, 2018

A new study reveals how recognition and detection of basic emotions expressed by other people's faces alters when viewed centrally and in peripheral vision.... Read More...

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Horses Remember Facial Expressions of People They Have Seen Before

Neuroscience NewsApril 26, 2018

Researchers reveal a horse can read and remember people's emotional facial expressions.... Read More...

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Strategic Expression: Facial Expressions as Tools for Social Influence

Neuroscience NewsMarch 27, 2018

A new study debunks the assumption that facial expressions simply reveal human emotion. Researchers report our facial expressions stem primarily from our intentions. ... Read More...

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