Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)		0 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013	Jul. 23, 2013 New York City Department of Finance QETC credit	Dec. 31, 2012 New York City Department of Finance QETC credit	Sep. 08, 2013 New York City Department of Finance Biotechnology Tax Credit	Dec. 31, 2012 New York City Department of Finance Biotechnology Tax Credit
Income taxes
Refundable tax credits	$ 0		$ 250,000		$ 218,000
Refund received from tax credit		$ 250,000		$ 218,000

The amount of the tax credit carryforward, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws.

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