INCOME TAXES - Significant components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Deferred tax assets:
Operating loss carryforwards	$ 10,164,000	$ 7,775,000
Research and development tax credit	1,095,000	850,000
Other	542,000	325,000
Total deferred tax assets	11,801,000	8,950,000
Deferred tax liability:
Other	(50,400)
Intangibles	(357,600)	(300,000)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(408,000)	(300,000)
Net deferred tax assets before valuation allowance	11,393,000	8,650,000
Valuation allowance	$ (11,393,000)	$ (8,650,000)