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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Details) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Components of property and equipment [Abstract] | |||
| Property and equipment, gross | $ 898,000 | $ 898,000 | $ 885,000 |
| Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | 891,000 | 891,000 | 834,000 |
| Property and equipment, net | 7,000 | 7,000 | 51,000 |
| Depreciation and amortization on property and equipment | 57,000 | 21,000 | |
| Depreciation recorded | 29,000 | ||
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Laboratory Equipment [Member]
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| Components of property and equipment [Abstract] | |||
| Property and equipment, gross | 818,000 | 818,000 | 816,000 |
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Laboratory and Building Improvements [Member]
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| Components of property and equipment [Abstract] | |||
| Property and equipment, gross | 17,000 | 17,000 | 6,000 |
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Furniture and Equipment [Member]
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| Components of property and equipment [Abstract] | |||
| Property and equipment, gross | $ 63,000 | $ 63,000 | $ 63,000 |
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- Definition
The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The current period expense charged against earnings on long-lived, physical assets not used in production, and which are not intended for resale, to allocate or recognize the cost of such assets over their useful lives; or to record the reduction in book value of an intangible asset over the benefit period of such asset; or to reflect consumption during the period of an asset that is not used in production. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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