Brain-Heart Biomarker (IMAGE) Society for Neuroscience Caption Animals that develop epilepsy after an infection can be identified as early as three months prior to their first seizure by measuring interactions between the brain and the heart, according to new research using a mouse model of post-cerebral epilepsy. Published in JNeurosci, this finding could inform efforts to diagnose and treat acquired epilepsy. Credit Bahari et al., <em>JNeurosci</em> (2018) Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.