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Spin-off of OmniAb (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)	Oct. 26, 2022
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item
Deferred tax asset adjustment	$ (1.7)
Discontinued operations
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item
Percentage of voting interests disposed (as a percent)		1

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