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Note 12 - Grants and Collaboration Revenue (Details Textual) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax | $ 963,203 | $ 1,075,270 | $ 828,918
NIH Grants [Member] |  |  |
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax | 934,575 | 980,270 | 828,918
Unused Grant Funds | 2,589,247 |  |
Government Contract [Member] |  |  |
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax | $ 28,628 | $ 95,000 | $ 0

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