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NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2013 GBP (£)
Nature of Operations |  |
Grants awarded by the United Kingdom's Medical Research Council | $ 1.5 | £ 1.0
Grant awarded from UK Government's Biomedical Catalyst | $ 1.9 | £ 1.2

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