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Note 12 - Related Party Transactions (Details Textual) - Emory [Member] - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Ongoing Patent Cost Reimbursements [Member] |  |  |
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party | $ 113,914 | $ 179,958 | $ 98,042
Research Agreements [Member] |  |  |
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 252,478

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