Investments in Joint Ventures - Intrexon Energy Partners - Additional Information (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 board_seat	Sep. 30, 2022 board_seat	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Intrexon Energy Partners, LLC
Schedule Of Investments In Joint Venture [Line Items]
Membership interest	50.00%
Maximum additional capital contributions 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 | Intrexon Energy Partners, LLC | Precigen And Remaining IEP Investors
Schedule Of Investments In Joint Venture [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners			87.50%
Investor | Intrexon Energy Partners, LLC
Schedule Of Investments In Joint Venture [Line Items]
Membership interest	50.00%
Capital contribution	$ 25,000,000
Maximum additional capital contributions committed	25,000,000
Other accrued liabilities | Intrexon Energy Partners, LLC
Schedule Of Investments In Joint Venture [Line Items]
Investment				$ (428,000)
Intrexon Energy Partners, LLC | Collaboration and licensing agreements
Schedule Of Investments In Joint Venture [Line Items]
Collaborative agreement, consideration received, value	$ 25,000,000