Balance sheet components (Schedule of prepaid expenses) (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2026	Dec. 31, 2025
Balance Sheet Components [Abstract]
Insurance	$ 0	$ 345,084
Contract research organizations	390,000	410,000
Professional services	312,275	300,033
VAT receivable	625,992	0
Prepaid services	24,342	31,004
Prepaid expenses	$ 1,352,609	$ 1,086,121

Amount of asset related to consideration paid in advance for costs that provide economic benefits within a future period of one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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