Collaboration and License Agreements - Schedule of Purchase Price (Details) - Sanofi Agreement $ in Thousands	Sep. 09, 2024 USD ($)
Collaborative Arrangements And Noncollaborative Arrangement Transactions [Line Items]
In-process research and development (IPR&D)	$ 102,836
Property and equipment	1,119
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	3,975
Assembled workforce	412
Total purchase consideration	$ 108,342

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