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Acquisition of Isconova AB (Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information of Operations) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012
Acquisition Of Isconova AB [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Revenue | $ 4,869 | $ 6,272 | $ 14,195 | $ 19,530
Net loss | $ (15,687) | $ (8,490) | $ (40,565) | $ (25,033)
Basic and diluted net loss per share | $ (0.09) | $ (0.06) | $ (0.24) | $ (0.18)

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