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MAJOR CUSTOMERS, PARTNERSHIPS AND STRATEGIC ALLIANCES - Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc. (Details) - USD ($) | Jul. 27, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others [Line Items] |  |  |
Accounts receivable |  | $ 1,148,000 | $ 3,678,000
Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc. | Collaboration And License Agreement |  |  |
Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others [Line Items] |  |  |
Proceeds from collaborators | $ 75,000,000 |  |
Collaborative arrangement transaction price | 95,100,000 |  |
Collaborative arrangement, license fee | 75,000,000 |  |
Collaborative arrangement estimated reimbursable service costs | $ 20,100,000 |  |
Accounts receivable |  | 0 | 2,200,000
Deferred revenue |  | $ 0 | $ 9,600,000

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