Income Taxes - Operating Loss Carryforwards (Details) - Research and development and other tax credit carryforwards $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Operating loss carryforwards
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 17.4
Uncertain tax position	$ 6.0

Amount of operating loss carryforwards are subject to an uncertain tax position reserve.

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Amount of operating loss carryforward, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws.

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-Topic 740
-SubTopic 10
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 50
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-Publisher FASB
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