INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Taxes Details
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 38,836,000	$ 38,836,000
Research credit carryforward	3,122,000	3,048,000
Acquired intangible assets, net	$ 0	$ (3,697,000)
Restricted stock and warrants	479,000	479,000
Other temporary differences	$ 9,200	$ 9,200
Total deferred tax assets, net	42,529,000	42,529,000
Valuation allowance	(42,529,000)	(42,529,000)
Net deferred tax asset	$ 0	$ 0