Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details)

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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Contract Revenues [Abstract]      
Decrease in Previously Invoiced Balances from NIAID     $ 1,800,000
Impairment charge / loss recognized $ 198,000 $ 0 $ 0
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties or interest charged $ 0    
Minimum [Member] | Equipment [Member]      
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Useful lives 3 years    
Minimum [Member] | Leasehold Improvements, Buildings and Building Improvements [Member]      
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Useful lives 1 year    
Maximum [Member] | Equipment [Member]      
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Useful lives 7 years    
Maximum [Member] | Leasehold Improvements, Buildings and Building Improvements [Member]      
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Useful lives 15 years