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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives of Assets | Depreciation is recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets, which are as follows:
Asset |  | Estimated useful life
Computer equipment |  | 3 years
Furniture, fixtures and other |  | 5 years
Laboratory equipment |  | 5 years
Leasehold improvements |  | Shorter of useful life or remaining lease term

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