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Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)
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Date of incorporation | Jan. 26, 2006
Revenue recorded included in deferred revenue | $ 3.3
Maximum |
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Revenue for changes in total estimated time to be incurred in the future to satisfy the performance obligation | $ 1.9
Precision PlantSciences, Inc |
Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |
Date of incorporation | Jan. 04, 2012
Percentage owned in subsidiary | 100.00%
Precision BioSciences UK Limited |
Description Of Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |
Date of incorporation | Jun. 17, 2019
Percentage owned in subsidiary | 100.00%

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