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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 2) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2011
Oct. 31, 2009
Convertible senior notes
Cell Genesys
Convertible Senior Notes        
Interest rate (as a percent)       3.125%
Investments        
Investments balance $ 3,413,762   $ 3,405,807  
Number of Board members to be designated 1      
Investment impairment charge   $ 286,000