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License Agreements - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 29, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024
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Voting stock, value |  | $ 132 | $ 6
Nano Tx Licenses Agreement [Member] |  |  |
License fee payment in cash | $ 400 |  |
Voting stock, value | $ 300 |  |
Percentage of non-dilutive monetary awards required to pay | 15.00% |  |
Accrued payments due to NanoTx |  | $ 300 |

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