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Note 5 - Government Grants and Contracts (Details Textual) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Revenue from Grants | $ 295,735 | $ 47,600 | $ 828,918 | $ 428,081 | $ 882,956
NIH Grants [Member] |  |  |  |  |
Revenue from Grants | 295,735 | $ 47,600 | 828,918 | $ 428,081 | $ 882,956
Unused Grant Funds | $ 867,911 |  | $ 505,487 |  |

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