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MAJOR CUSTOMERS, PARTNERSHIPS AND STRATEGIC ALLIANCES - Genentech, Inc. (Narrative) (Details)	1 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024 USD ($) performanceObligation	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2024 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others [Line Items]
Deferred revenues		$ 7,556,000		$ 0
Genentech, Inc.
Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others [Line Items]
Royalty obligation, term	10 years
License \| Genentech, Inc.
Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others [Line Items]
Contract with customer liability	$ 40,000,000		$ 10,000,000
Variable consideration amount	1,900,000,000
Remaining performance obligation amount	$ 50,000,000
Number of performance obligations \| performanceObligation	2
Deferred revenues		$ 0		$ 0
License, Technology Transfer \| Genentech, Inc.
Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others [Line Items]
Contract with customer liability	$ 10,000,000