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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Summarized Unaudited Financial Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]            
Revenues $ 6,133 $ 2,925 $ 16,890 $ 7,269 $ 13,925 $ 8,171
Operating expenses 18,170 19,410 57,187 70,123 89,082 90,598
Loss from operations (12,037) (16,485) (40,297) (62,854) (75,157) (82,427)
Net income (loss) 14,991 (20,490) (27,890) (50,937) (81,874) (85,280)
Ziopharm [Member]
           
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]            
Revenues 200 200 600 600    
Operating expenses 9,315 21,927 51,592 63,926    
Loss from operations (9,115) (21,727) (50,992) (63,326)    
Other (7,598) 3,903 2,789 (2,581)    
Net income (loss) $ (16,713) $ (17,824) $ (48,203) $ (65,907)