Investments in Joint Ventures - Intrexon Energy Partners - Additional Information (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 board_seat	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Intrexon Energy Partners, LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership interest	50.00%
Maximum additional capital contribution committed	$ 25,000,000
Total number of seats on the joint venture's governing board | board_seat		5
Total number of seats on the joint venture's governing board, internally selected | board_seat		2
Total number of seats on the joint venture's governing board, externally selected | board_seat		3
Intrexon Energy Partners, LLC | Precigen And Remaining IEP Investors | Intrexon Energy Partners, LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners		87.50%
Intrexon Energy Partners, LLC | Other Accrued Liabilities
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment			$ (428,000)
Intrexon Energy Partners, LLC | Investors
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership interest	50.00%
Capital contributions	$ 25,000,000
Maximum additional capital contribution committed	25,000,000
Intrexon Energy Partners, LLC | Collaboration and licensing agreements
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Collaborative arrangement consideration received, value	$ 25,000,000