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TERMINATION OF MERGER WITH ILLUMINA - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 | Feb. 28, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Merger Termination [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Loss (gain) from Continuation Advances |  | $ 52,000 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 52,000
Possible Continuation Advances payable | $ 52,000 |  |  |  |
Period in which company must repay continuation advances if change-of-control transaction is entered into with third party | 2 years |  |  |  |
Equity or debt financing that must be raised in a single transaction | $ 100,000 |  |  |  |
Illumina, FC Ops Corp |  |  |  |  |
Merger Termination [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Loss (gain) from Continuation Advances | $ 52,000 |  |  |  |
Convertible Senior Notes |  |  |  |  |
Merger Termination [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Principal amount of notes |  | $ 900,000 |  |  |
Stated interest rate |  | 1.50% |  |  |

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