Shareholders' Equity - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Precigen shareholders' equity	$ (3,488)	$ 203
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Precigen shareholders' equity	(760)	(331)
Income (loss) on foreign currency translation adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Precigen shareholders' equity	$ (2,728)	$ 534