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NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014
Nature of Operations |
Grants awarded from United Kingdom' s Medical Research Council | $ 1.5
Grant awarded from UK Government's Biomedical Catalyst | 1.9
Grant received | $ 3.7

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