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MAJOR CUSTOMERS, PARTNERSHIPS AND STRATEGIC ALLIANCES - Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc. (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Jul. 27, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2022
Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Accounts receivable |  |  | $ 7,026 |  |  | $ 3,678
Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc. |  |  |  |  |  |
Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Capitalized contract cost, amortization expense |  |  | 200 | $ 100 |  |
Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc. | Collaboration And License Agreement |  |  |  |  |  |
Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Proceeds from collaborators |  | $ 75,000 |  |  |  |
Collaborative arrangement transaction price | $ 95,100 |  |  |  |  |
Collaborative arrangement, license fee | 75,000 |  |  |  |  |
Collaborative arrangement estimated reimbursable service costs | $ 20,100 |  |  |  |  |
Accounts receivable |  |  | 2,100 |  |  | 2,200
Deferred revenue |  |  | $ 1,900 |  |  | $ 9,600
Financial advisory fees |  |  |  |  | $ 1,500 |
Percent of initial recognition |  |  |  |  | 2.00% |

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