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Spin-off of OmniAb - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Oct. 26, 2022
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations
Deferred tax asset adjustment	$ (1.7)
Discontinued Operations
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations
Percentage of voting interests disposed (as a percent)		1

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