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Investments in Affiliated Entities (Details) - shares	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
GeneOne Life Sciences
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of shares owned (shares)	1,644,155
Percentage of ownership	7.50%	7.80%
GeneOne Life Sciences | Common stock
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of shares owned (shares)	1,644,155	1,644,155
Plumbline Life Sciences
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership	15.00%	15.10%
Plumbline Life Sciences | Common stock
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of shares owned (shares)	395,758	395,758

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