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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Schedule of Change in Fair Value of Success Payment Liabilities Based on Level 3 Inputs (Details) - Success Payment Liabilities $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |
Beginning Balance | $ 71,200
Payments | (30,000)
Change in fair value | 44,200
Balance at June 30, 2021 | 85,400
Harvard |
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |
Beginning Balance | 35,500
Payments | (15,000)
Change in fair value | 22,100
Balance at June 30, 2021 | 42,600
Broad Institute |
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |
Beginning Balance | 35,700
Payments | (15,000)
Change in fair value | 22,100
Balance at June 30, 2021 | $ 42,800

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