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Note 7 - NIH Grant Funding (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended	59 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012
Project Period Covered by Grants		5 years
Grant Award		$ 20.4
Unused Grant Funds			$ 2.5
Project Extension Period	1

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- Definition

Grant award.

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Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	duration

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- Definition

Project extension period.

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- Definition

The project period covered by grants.

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Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

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- Definition

Unused grant funds.

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