Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) (Intrexon [Member])	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Intrexon [Member]
Common stock issued as a technology access fee	4,492,425

Number of shares issued in lieu of cash for services contributed to the entity. Number of shares includes, but is not limited to, shares issued for services contributed by vendors and founders.

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