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Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Income Taxes Details Abstract |  |
Capitalized start-up costs | $ 500,000 | $ 600,000
Stock-based compensation | 2,900,000 | 2,200,000
Accruals | 0 | 100,000
Net operating loss carry-forward | 19,700,000 | 16,100,000
Research and Development tax credits | 200,000 | 0
Less: valuation allowance | (23,300,000) | (19,000,000)
Total |  |

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