$1 Million Bet on a Cure: Reprogramming the Immune System To Stop Type 1 Diabetes - SciTechDaily
Google News • 1/11/2026 – 1/12/2026
Summary
The Medical University of South Carolina is involved in a project focused on reprogramming the immune system to stop type 1 diabetes. This initiative is supported by a $1 million investment aimed at advancing research in this area.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
50d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1150
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1150/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1150/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 49 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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