Cover Document Type Document Quarterly Report Document Transition Report Entity File Number Document Period End Date Entity Registrant Name Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code Entity Tax Identification Number Entity Address, Address Line One Entity Address, Address Line Two Entity Address, City or Town Entity Address, State or Province Entity Address, Postal Zip Code City Area Code Local Phone Number Title of 12(b) Security Trading Symbol Security Exchange Name Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Interactive Data Current Entity Filer Category Entity Small Business Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Shell Company Entity Shell Company Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS Assets [Abstract] ASSETS Assets, Current [Abstract] Current assets: Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents Prepaid Expense, Current Prepaid expenses and deposits Other Receivables, Net, Current Other receivables Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract] Non-current assets: Amount after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Excludes construction in progress. Property, Plant and Equipment Other Than Construction in Progress Property, plant and equipment, net Construction in Progress, Gross Construction in progress Property and equipment - Construction in Progress Operating lease, right-of-use asset Operating lease, right-of-use asset Right-of-use assets, net Assets, Noncurrent Total non-current assets Assets Total assets Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current liabilities: Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities Operating Lease, Liability, Current Lease liability Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract] Non-current liabilities: Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent Lease liability, net of current portion Liabilities, Noncurrent Total non-current liabilities Liabilities Total liabilities Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and contingencies (see Note 10) Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Stockholders' equity: Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Preferred stock - $0.001 par value, 5 million shares authorized and 0 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively Common Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, $0.001 par value, 150 million shares authorized, 83.1 million and 50.7 million shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively Additional Paid in Capital Additional paid-in capital Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated deficit Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Ending Balance Beginning Balance Total stockholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred stock par value Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock shares authorized Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Preferred stock issued Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Preferred stock outstanding Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock shares par value Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock shares authorized Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common stock shares outstanding CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Product and Service [Axis] Product and Service [Domain] Grant income Statement [Line Items] WARRANTS Revenues [Abstract] Revenues: Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax Total revenues Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Operating expenses: Research and Development Expense Research and development General and Administrative Expense General and administrative Operating Expenses Total operating expenses Operating Income (Loss) Loss from operations Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Other income: Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net Change in fair value of warrant liabilities The amount of gain (loss) pertaining to the arbitration that was charged against earnings in the period. Gain (Loss) Related to Arbitration Settlement Arbitration settlement Investment Income, Interest Interest income Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net loss Net loss Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted Basic and diluted Net loss per share, basic and diluted Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic Weighted average common shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, diluted CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock Additional Paid- in Capital Accumulated Deficit Shares, Issued Ending Balance, Shares Beginning Balance, Shares Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues Issuance of common stock for cash Aggregate proceeds from shares issued under the purchase agreement Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues Issuance of common stock for cash, Shares Number of shares issued Exercise of warrants amount. Exercise Of Warrants Amount Warrants exercised for cash Exercise of warrants share. Exercise Of Warrants share Warrants exercised for cash, shares Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised Stock options exercised for cash Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Number of Shares, Exercised Stock options exercised for cash (Shares) It represents value of common stock as commitment fee for future financing. Issuance Of Common Stock , Value, As Commitment Fee For Future Financing Issuance of common stock as commitment fee for future financing It represents number of common stock issued as commitment fee for future financing. Issuance Of Common Stock, Shares, As Commitment Fee For Future Financing Issuance of common stock as commitment fee for future financing (Shares) Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Stock-based compensation Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross Stock-based compensation (in shares) Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Stock Issued, Issuance Costs Offering costs CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net loss Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Reconciliation of net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Depreciation and amortization Increase (Decrease) in Derivative Liabilities Changes in fair value of warrant liabilities Share-based Compensation Stock-based compensation Total stock compensation expenses The expense charged against earnings for the periodic recognition of operating lease right of use asset. Amortization Of Operating Lease Right Of Use Assets Amortization on right-of-use assets Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense Prepaid expenses and deposits Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Interest Receivable, Net Other receivables Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) in Operating Lease Liability Lease liability Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Net cash used in operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Cash Flows from Investing Activities: The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale; excluding cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets. Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Excluding Construction In Progress Purchase of property and equipment The cash outflow for acquisition of Construction in Progress. Payments For Construction in Progress Purchase of construction in progress Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net Proceeds from Warrant Exercises Proceeds from exercise of warrants Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Proceeds from exercise of stock options Net proceeds from exercise of stock options Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Excluding Exchange Rate Effect Net increase (decrease) in cash Cash Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Supplemental schedule of non-cash financing and investing activities: Amount of reclassifications between construction in progress and fixed assets Reclassifications Between Construction in Progress and Fixed Assets Reclassifications between construction in progress and fixed assets Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Capital expenditures included in accounts payable The value of Issuance of common stock as commitment fee for future financing. Non Cash Issuance Of Common Stock As Commitment Fee For Future Financing Issuance of common stock as commitment fee for future financing Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability Recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liability from new operating lease agreement NATURE OF OPERATIONS Nature of Operations [Text Block] NATURE OF OPERATIONS n/a BASIS OF PRESENTATION Basis of Accounting [Text Block] BASIS OF PRESENTATION n/a LIQUIDITY AND FINANCIAL CONDITION Liquidity Financial Condition And Going Concern Text Block Liquidity Financial Condition And Going Concern [Text Block] LIQUIDITY AND FINANCIAL CONDITION SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES NET LOSS PER SHARE Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block] NET LOSS PER SHARE OTHER RECEIVABLES Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block] OTHER RECEIVABLES PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT LEASES Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block] LEASES ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block] ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION Related Party Disclosure RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Comparability of Prior Year Financial Data, Policy [Policy Text Block] Prior Period Reclassification Disclosure of accounting policy for property and equipment, construction in progress. Property and equipment - Construction in Progress Property and equipment - Construction in Progress Grant Income [Policy Text Block] Grant Income [Policy Text Block] Grant Income New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] New Accounting Standards Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Schedule of computation of loss per share Net Loss Per Share Net Loss Per Share [Table Text Block] Schedule of anti-dilutive securities Schedule of property and equipment Schedule of property and equipment Tabular disclosure of lease cost and other information related to operating leases. Schedule Of Lease Cost And Other Information Related to Operating Leases [Table Text Block] Schedule of quantitative information about operating leases Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block] Schedule of maturities of operating leases Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of accounts payable and accrued liabilities Tabular disclosure of share purchase warrants. Share Purchase Warrants [Table Text Block] Schedule of share purchase warrants Share-based Payment Arrangement, Activity [Table Text Block] Summary of the Company's stock option activity Schedule or Description of Weighted Average Discount Rate [Table Text Block] Schedule or Description of Weighted Average Discount Rate Tabular disclosure of stock based compensation expenses recorded. Stock based Compensation Expenses [Table Text Block] Schedule of stock-based compensation expenses Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block] Schedule of related party transaction expenses recorded during the respective periods Type of Arrangement and Non-arrangement Transactions [Axis] Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain] Represents the information pertaining to Controlled Equity Offering Sales Agreement. ATM Agreement Counterparty Name [Axis] Counterparty Name [Domain] Represents the information pertaining to Cantor Fitzgerald & Co and RBC Capital Markets, LLC. Sales Agents Common Stock, Value, Subscriptions Aggregate offering price Represents the percent of calculation of compensation rate by using gross sales price per share sold. Common Stock, Shares, Commission Rate Calculation on Gross Sales Price per Share, Percent Commission rate Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others, Compensation Earned Amount of notice received Project [Axis] Project [Domain] n/a Manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas The sum of adjustments which are added to or deducted from Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating activities and Net cash Provided by (Used in) Investing activities. Adjustments to Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities and Investing Activities The effect of adjustment in Net cash used in Operating and Investing activities Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent, Diluted [Abstract] Numerator: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Denominator: Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] Net loss per share: Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Stock option Common stock purchase warrants Common stock warrants - equity treatment. Common Stock Warrants Equity Treatment Common stock purchase warrants Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Potentially dilutive securities Reimbursements Reimbursements Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Lab and manufacturing equipment Long lived, depreciable assets that are used in the creation, maintenance and utilization of information systems. Computers, equipment and software Office furniture Leasehold improvements Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Minimum Maximum Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Total Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Less: accumulated depreciation Amount of structure or a modification to a structure under construction. Includes recently completed structures or modifications to structures that have not been placed into service. Construction in Progress Construction in progress Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Total fixed assets, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Estimated Useful Lives Depreciation Operating lease expense summary: Operating Lease, Cost Operating lease expense Short-term Lease, Cost Short-term lease expense Variable Lease, Cost Variable lease expense Lease, Cost Total n/a Other information Other information: Operating Lease, Payments Operating cash flows - operating leases Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent weighted-average discount rate used to determine the operating lease liability Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months Three months ended December 31, 2021 Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two Year ended December 31, 2022 Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three Year ended December 31, 2023 Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four Year ended December 31, 2024 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years Year ended December 31, 2025 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter Thereafter Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Total Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount Less present value discount Operating lease, liability Operating lease liabilities included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2021 Total operating lease liabilities Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Employee-related Liabilities, Current Compensation and benefits Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for Process development expenses. Accrued Process Development Expenses, Current Process development expenses Accrued Professional Fees, Current Professional fees Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of Consulting agreements payable. Accrued Technology License Fees Technology license fees Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for arbitration. Arbitration Settlement Liabilities, Current Arbitration settlement fees Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Other Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Other expense The number of transactions of the award the plaintiff seeks in the legal matter. Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Number of Transactions The value (monetary amount) of the award the plaintiff seeks in the legal matter with respect to compensation, interest and attorney fees. Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Compensation, Interest and Attorney Fees Broker claim for compensation, interest and attorney fees Loss Contingency Accrual Accrued liabilities Loss Contingency, Loss in Period Charge to other expenses Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding Number of Warrants, Ending balance Number of Warrants, Beginning balance Number of warrants expired or cancelled. Number of Warrants, Expired or cancelled Number of Warrants, Expired or cancelled Class Of Warrant Or Rights Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price. Class Of Warrant Or Rights Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance Class of warrant or rights outstanding expired or Cancelled weighted average exercise price. Class Of Warrant Or Rights Outstanding Expired Or Cancelled Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Exercise Price, Expired or cancelled Class of warrant or right outstanding issued weighted average remaining life. Class Of Warrant Or Rights Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) Common Stock Capital Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Table] Common Stock Capital Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Table] Common Stock Capital Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Table] Board Compensation [Member] Board Compensation Class of Warrant or Right [Axis] Class of Warrant or Right [Domain] Exercise of Stock Warrants Sale of Stock [Axis] Sale of Stock [Domain] Underwritten Public Offering Common Stock Capital Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Line Items] Common Stock Capital Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Line Items] Common Stock Capital Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Line Items] Represents the number of shares authorized to issue and sell. Number Of Shares Authorized To Issue And Sell Number of shares authorized to issue and sell Share price Share price Represents the underwriting option period. Underwriting Option Period Option period Represents the number of additional shares authorized to issue and sell. Number Of Additional Shares Authorized To Issue And Sell Number of additional shares authorized to issue and sell Number of additional new stock issued during the period. Stock Issued During Period Additional Shares New Issues Number of additional shares issued Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights Issuance of shares of common stock Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value Fair value of common stock Proceeds from Issuance of Warrants Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Type [Axis] Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Type [Domain] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Number of Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance Number of Shares Outstanding, Beginning Balance Options, grants in period, gross Number of Shares, Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period Number of Shares, Cancelled / Expired Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number Number of Shares, Options vested and exercisable Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share Outstanding, Ending Balance Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share Outstanding, Beginning Balance Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercise price of options granted Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercise price Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Cancelled / Expired Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Exercise Price, Options vested and exercisable Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Total Intrinsic Value Outstanding Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Total Intrinsic Value, Options vested and exercisable Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life, Outstanding Weighted average remaining contractual term for vested portions of options granted in period. Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Granted in Period, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life, Options granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life, Options vested and exercisable Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Exercise Price Exercise price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Expected term (years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Expected stock price volatility Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Risk-free rate of interest Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate Expected dividend rate Research and development General and administrative Award Type [Axis] Equity Award [Domain] Represents member information pertaining to Equity Incentive Awards 2021. 2021 Equity Incentive Awards Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Represents member information pertaining to 2020 equity Incentive Plan. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan Title of Individual [Axis] Relationship to Entity [Domain] Executive officer Represents the information pertaining to non-executive employees. Non-executive employees Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman [Member] Grantee Status [Axis] Grantee Status [Domain] Employees Award vesting period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized Number of options to purchase shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage Vesting percentage Compensation cost not yet recognized Compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Represents information pertaining to Clinical Trial Agreement with Baylor College of Medicine. Baylor College of Medicine Represents information about the purchases from bio techne corporation. Bio-Techne Corporation Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party Related party transaction expenses