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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Estimated useful lives of the major classes of property and equipment	Estimated Useful LivesLeasehold improvements 3 to 10 yearsLab equipment 3 to 5 yearsComputer equipment 3 to 5 yearsComputer software 3 yearsFurniture and fixtures 3 to 5 years

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