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License Agreements - Harvard License Agreement - Change in Fair Value of Success Payment Liability (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2025 | Mar. 31, 2024
Collaborative Arrangements And Noncollaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items] |  |
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities | $ (2,260) | $ 2,900
Harvard |  |
Collaborative Arrangements And Noncollaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items] |  |
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities | $ (1,600) | $ 1,500

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