Shareholders' Equity - Issuances of Precigen Common Stock (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares and warrants issued in public and private offerings, net of issuance costs		$ 6,611
TS Biotechnology Holdings LLC
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares issued (in shares)	5,972,696
Shares and warrants issued in public and private offerings, net of issuance costs	$ 35,000