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Indicator or biomarker

Nyquist stability boundary

A model-derived boundary between stable and unstable responses in a feedback loop

Hypotheses on this target 2

Nyquist stability boundaryTelling states apart. Hypotheses on this target 22Direct measurement. Hypotheses on this target 0Indicator replacement. Hypotheses on this target 0

Telling states apart2

  • Measurement delays create the appearance of unstable glucose control after muscle restoration

    Where this hypothesis actsGlucose control during externally forced meal-activity transients with stronger muscle insulin responsiveness

    What is proposedDistinguish an apparent instability boundary from physiological glucose instability

    With whatInstrument or assay

    HowCalibrate observation delays independently, synchronize reference glucose and glucose-flux measurements, and test held-out perturbations

    Possible resultPossible elimination of the apparent boundary while reference glucose responses remain stable

    2026-09-20

  • Apparent benefits of timing alignment after partial tissue replacement are measurement artifacts

    Where this hypothesis actsPredicting timing-mediated rescue after reduced-fraction replacement

    What is proposedTest independently fitted stability predictions on held-out episodes

    With whatInstrument or assay

    HowFit stability models independently and evaluate their predictions on held-out episodes

    Possible resultExpected failure of independently fitted stability models to predict held-out outcomes

    2026-09-18