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ACQUISITION OF SANGAMO THERAPEUTICS FRANCE S.A.S. - (Tables) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020
Business Combinations [Abstract] |
Summary of Non-controlling Interest | Non-controlling interest as of September 30, 2020 was as follows (in thousands):
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Balance at December 31, 2019 | $ | 185 |
Fair value of additional shares acquired | (660) |
Loss attributable to non-controlling interest | (55) |
Balance at September 30, 2020 | $ | (530) |

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